The practice advises a diverse range of credit providers, including banks, financial institutions, and private credit funds, as well as borrowers ranging from major public companies and sponsors to startups and growth companies, on leveraged and acquisition financings.
The practice's broad and sophisticated work covers every key product and deal type in major markets, including syndicated and private credit markets, annually advising on hundreds of financings valued at hundreds of billions of dollars.
The practice has extensive experience in direct lending, broadly syndicated loans, asset-backed lending, and complex multi-billion dollar unitranche transactions.
The practice routinely guides sophisticated private capital providers through a range of financings, including first and second lien, unitranche, mezzanine, asset-based (including FILO), and preferred equity and other junior capital transactions.
The role specifically requires a minimum of four years of borrower-side private credit, acquisition finance, or leveraged finance experience.
Experience with sponsor-side private equity acquisition financings is mandatory for this role.

Senior Private Equity Finance Associate

4+ PQE · November 5, 2025 (10 months ago)

Latham & Watkins LLP

4+ PQE · November 5, 2025 (10 months ago)

Salary

$225,000 - $435,000

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Banking · Acquisition Finance · Leveraged Finance · Private Equity

Locations

San Diego · District of Columbia · Boston · New York City · Los Angeles

Trusted recruiters

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

Overview

The practice advises a diverse range of credit providers, including banks, financial institutions, and private credit funds, as well as borrowers ranging from major public companies and sponsors to startups and growth companies, on leveraged and acquisition financings.
The practice's broad and sophisticated work covers every key product and deal type in major markets, including syndicated and private credit markets, annually advising on hundreds of financings valued at hundreds of billions of dollars.
The practice has extensive experience in direct lending, broadly syndicated loans, asset-backed lending, and complex multi-billion dollar unitranche transactions.
The practice routinely guides sophisticated private capital providers through a range of financings, including first and second lien, unitranche, mezzanine, asset-based (including FILO), and preferred equity and other junior capital transactions.
The role specifically requires a minimum of four years of borrower-side private credit, acquisition finance, or leveraged finance experience.
Experience with sponsor-side private equity acquisition financings is mandatory for this role.

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Last updated: August 25, 2026