Finance Associate Attorney (Dallas)
Sheppard, an AmLaw 50 firm, is seeking an associate (4-8 years) to join our Finance Practice Group in Dallas.
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is a global Am Law 50 full-service law firm with over 1,200 attorneys across 16 offices worldwide, advising clients on high-stakes litigation, complex transactions, and cutting-edge regulatory matters across key industries—including energy, real estate and development, financial services, healthcare, and technology. Our teams deliver practical, business-oriented counsel and collaborate seamlessly across offices to support clients locally, nationally, and internationally. Sheppard is known for its collaborative and transparent culture.
The Finance Practice Group advises financial institutions, private credit funds, and private equity sponsors on a wide range of complex finance transactions. This role offers direct client contact and substantial opportunities for business development, along with exceptional training and career development and a clear path.
The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:
Executing finance transactions, including acquisition financings
Drafting and negotiating credit agreements and related closing documentation
Lender side and/or borrower side leveraged finance experience is a plus
Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
4-8 years of experience working on varied finance transactions
Resume, cover letter, and law school transcript are required to apply. Candidates must be admitted to and a member in good standing of the Texas bar.
The annual salary range for this position is $310,000 - $435,000.
Candidates with eight (8) or more years of relevant experience may be considered at the Special Counsel level, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Contact: For inquiries, please reach out to Katherine Milanes at [email protected].
Req #: 2026-25987
