Corporate Attorney

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Washington, DC

Job Title: Junior Corporate Associate (Finance)

Location: Washington D.C.

Salary: $225,000 – $260,000


About the Firm:

I'm partnering with a leading global law firm with a top-tier Corporate and Finance practice, consistently ranked in the Am Law Global 100 and regularly recognised as a go-to advisor for complex leveraged finance and cross-border transactions. The firm advises many of the world’s largest banks, private equity sponsors, and corporates on high-value financing matters, with deal experience spanning syndicated lending, acquisition finance, and asset-based lending. The group is part of a global platform handling billions in annual transaction value, with strong market presence across the U.S. and international finance markets.


What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Drafting and reviewing financing documents, including credit agreements, guarantees, and security packages
  • Supporting transactions from origination through closing, tracking conditions and deliverables
  • Preparing closing sets including certificates, resolutions, legal opinions, and ancillary documents
  • Working with lenders, borrowers, and deal teams on syndicated, acquisition, and asset-based financings
  • Supporting senior associates and partners on complex, high-value financing transactions


What They’re Looking For:

  • 1–3 years of experience in lender-side and/or borrower-side financing transactions
  • Experience with syndicated credit facilities, acquisition financings, or asset-based lending
  • Strong drafting and document review skills in credit and financing documentation
  • Familiarity with end-to-end closing processes and structured deal workstreams
  • Strong academic credentials, attention to detail, and a proactive, deal-oriented mindset


What’s on Offer:

  • Competitive salary of $225,000 – $260,000 per year, plus discretionary bonus
  • Exposure to multi-billion-dollar financing transactions across leading global institutions
  • Early responsibility on active deals with direct exposure to clients and counterparties
  • Strong training and development within a globally recognised finance platform
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), paid leave, and voluntary benefits


If this role is of interest to you, or if you’d like to explore other corporate or finance opportunities, feel free to reach out to:


📧 Connor.parker@douglas-scott.co.uk

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