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May 13, 2026

Finance Associate / Senior Associate - New York

BankingAcquisition FinanceLendingLeveraged Finance
Vinson & Elkins LLP

Vinson & Elkins LLP

New York City

Finance Associate / Senior Associate - New York

Vinson & Elkins LLP
Vinson & Elkins LLPNew York City

Practice area

Banking · Acquisition Finance · Lending · Leveraged Finance

PQE

4+ years

Location

New York City, New York

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Finance Associate or Senior Associate position with Vinson & Elkins in their New York office.
  • Seeking candidates with 4 or more years of post-JD experience (J.D. class of 2022 or earlier).
  • Advise private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, direct lenders, and bulge bracket banks.
  • Required experience includes representing corporate borrowers and/or lenders on institutional term loans, alternative lender and private credit transactions, and/or commercial bank loans.
  • Experience with acquisition financings, syndicated credit facilities, and leveraged lending is highly valued.
  • Essential skills include strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical capabilities.
  • The role involves work at the intersection of banking, capital markets, private equity, and restructuring practices.
  • Offers opportunities for direct client contact and early business development.
  • Annual base salary starts at $310,000.
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Last updated: May 13, 2026

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