Close Date: May 14, 2024 at 11:59 PM GMT Position Overview Our New York office is looking for a banking and finance associate with three to five years of experience in transactional lending, preferably leveraged-lending. The position will involve both drafting and negotiating commitment papers, terms sheets, credit agreements and security documents. Prior experience performing these duties is helpful. Preference for an associate that has private equity sponsor-side experience, but experience working for banks and lending counsel is acceptable. Applicants must be admitted to the New York Bar. Team Environment Join a team that values your unique talents and encourages creativity and collaboration. At Kramer Levin, we stress quality in everything that we do. We are recognized as a firm where your voice matters as you work on assignments with members of your team. You will hear that we are one firm that truly wants you to have a work/life balance, simply because we think it makes you a better lawyer. Benefits Eligible employees can participate in Kramer Levin’s comprehensive benefit program which includes: Four weeks of vacation annually Monthly spending account toward well-being related expenses for full time employees Comprehensive medical and dental coverage for full-time employees and their families Corporate health club membership at reduced rates Professional Development programs Hybrid work environment Firm Recognition 15 Best Law Firms for Hours ( Vault ) “Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality” (100% rating by Corporate Equality Index ) Compensation Salary range noted below. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. 2021 | $260,000 2020 | $310,000 2019 | $365,000 Diversity Commitment Kramer Levin Naftalis&Frankel LLP is an equal opportunity employer; the firm actively seeks diversity among its staff. The firm does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical handicap or disability, age, citizenship status, alienage, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other criteria prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. J-18808-Ljbffr