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February 10, 2026

Mid-Level Associate: Debt Finance (Private Credit Practice)

BankingDebt FinanceLendingMezzanine FinanceSecured Finance
Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton

Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton

New York City

Mid-Level Associate: Debt Finance (Private Credit Practice)

Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton
Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & HamiltonNew York City

Practice area

Banking · Debt Finance · Lending · Mezzanine Finance · Secured Finance

PQE

3-6 years

Location

New York City, New York

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Associate position within the Debt Finance, Private Credit Practice in the New York office.
  • Focus on private credit and broader finance matters.
  • Requires 3-6 years of experience post-qualification.
  • Key experience areas include direct lending, creditor-side transactions, restructurings, and workouts.
  • Additional experience in asset-backed financings or junior capital/mezzanine financing is preferred.
  • Ability to manage complex transactions independently.
  • New York Bar admission is required.
  • Candidates must possess excellent academic and professional credentials.
  • Base salary ranges from $225,000 to $435,000, varying by class year.
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Last updated: April 6, 2026

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    Why talk to Alice Lingo?

    Shauna M. Deans joined Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton's New York City office in the Trusts & Estates group.

    I highly recommend working with Alice. She is dedicated, persistent and honest. She works hard and goes above and beyond for her clients. Alice helped place me in my dream job! She listened to my requirements and concerns. She gave me prompt and helpful feedback throughout the interviewing process and the process of negotiating my acceptance.

    Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton

    Shauna M. Deans

    Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton • New York City

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Alice Lingo
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Alice Lingo

    Legal Recruiter

    David Carrie LLC

    Why talk to Alice Lingo?

    Shauna M. Deans joined Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton's New York City office in the Trusts & Estates group.

    I highly recommend working with Alice. She is dedicated, persistent and honest. She works hard and goes above and beyond for her clients. Alice helped place me in my dream job! She listened to my requirements and concerns. She gave me prompt and helpful feedback throughout the interviewing process and the process of negotiating my acceptance.

    Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton

    Shauna M. Deans

    Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton • New York City