Posted July 03, 2026
Junior Level or Mid-Level Associate: Debt Finance
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
New York, NY
Full Time
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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire an associate for our Debt Finance Practice. Candidates will be considered for the New York, Washington, D.C. or Bay Area offices. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in private equity debt finance transactions, with a particular focus on acquisition financing. Our practice focuses on sponsors and borrowers, although we will consider candidates with experience on the lender side. The candidate should have familiarity with market terms in this area. The candidate should have the ability to manage complex transactions, should be admitted to the New York, D.C. or California Bar and have excellent credentials. Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm.GIH-GBL_virecruit-virecruit_legalrecruit-cgsh-com_t415257846
