The role is a Finance Associate position within the Global Finance Group.
Work focuses on leveraged finance transactions.
Deal types include acquisition financings, refinancings, dividend recaps, liability management, and restructuring-related financings.
You will primarily represent borrower and lead arranger clients.
Key responsibilities include drafting and negotiating transaction documents, and leading financing transactions.
Requires a minimum of three years of experience in syndicated lending and/or private credit/direct lending.
Experience must include representing either borrowers or lead arrangers.
Strong preference for candidates with sponsor finance and LBO finance experience.
Must be admitted or eligible for admission to the Washington D.C. bar.
The target base salary range is $310,000 to $445,000, plus bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program.

May 28, 2026

Global Finance - Leveraged Finance Associate

BankingAcquisition FinanceLendingLeveraged Finance

Sidley Austin LLPDistrict of Columbia

Practice area

Banking · Acquisition Finance · Lending · Leveraged Finance

PQE

3+ years

Location

District of Columbia, District of Columbia

Salary

$310,000 - $445,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

The role is a Finance Associate position within the Global Finance Group.
Work focuses on leveraged finance transactions.
Deal types include acquisition financings, refinancings, dividend recaps, liability management, and restructuring-related financings.
You will primarily represent borrower and lead arranger clients.
Key responsibilities include drafting and negotiating transaction documents, and leading financing transactions.
Requires a minimum of three years of experience in syndicated lending and/or private credit/direct lending.
Experience must include representing either borrowers or lead arrangers.
Strong preference for candidates with sponsor finance and LBO finance experience.
Must be admitted or eligible for admission to the Washington D.C. bar.
The target base salary range is $310,000 to $445,000, plus bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program.

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Last updated: May 30, 2026