Finance & Restructuring Attorney (#852)
 Dorsey & Whitney LLP | |
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
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 United States, Texas, Dallas | |
 Nov 10, 2024 | |
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Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking an experienced finance attorney for its Finance & Restructuring group with five or more years of experience to join the Dallas or Minneapolis office.
Join a Vibrant Team In this position, you will have the opportunity to work alongside partners in one or multiple offices in a thriving finance practice and engage with their existing and new clients. This is a collaborative team with a national practice that regularly collaborates with the firm's other offices including internationally. This attorney will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of debt finance transactions, including bank and private lenders, senior and mezzanine debt facilities, asset based lending, cash flow, syndicated, club and unitranche financings, project finance, sponsor finance and more. Experience in workouts or restructuring transactions would be a strong plus. The title for the position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience level. Key Success Factors Candidates should be able to demonstrate a drive to succeed and an enthusiasm to engage with clients. A successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to work with others on this collegial, motivated and client-oriented team and to take leading roles where appropriate for the candidate's experience and expertise. Strong drafting and client counseling skills are essential. A successful candidate will be highly motivated and have good presentation and client handling skills, the ability to engage with and nurture junior attorneys and a real desire to develop their career at Dorsey. Qualified candidates will have: - A JD degree from a top-tier ABA-accredited law school; - Five or more years of debt finance experience at a large national or international law firm; - Texas or Minnesota bar admission, or the ability to become licensed in Texas or Minnesota; - Strong communication and writing skills; and - Top academic credentials. Dorsey offers a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive compensation and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to attorneys working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey's benefits package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; flexible time off; up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for attorneys who give birth; paid holidays; adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. Where applicable, attorneys may be eligible for a discretionary bonus and/or a productivity bonus, clerkship bonus, relocation expenses, and bar review expenses. First-year associates are also eligible for a salary advance and bar review stipend. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and may result in taxable income to the recipient.) Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive work environment. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Dorsey participates in E-Verify. About Dorsey Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner. With locations across the United States as well as Canada, Europe and Asia, Dorsey provides an integrated, dedicated approach to its clients' legal and business needs. Dorsey's diverse client base includes more than one-third of Fortune 100 companies. Our lawyers apply superb legal knowledge and skills with practical wisdom and a deep understanding of business and industry. We serve clients in nearly all industries, but focus on six key industries in which we have excellent depth and a history of achieving client success: - Banking and Financial Institutions - Development and Infrastructure - Energy & Natural Resources - Food, Beverage & Agribusiness - Healthcare - Technology Among Dorsey's many distinguished alumni are U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun, noted law professor and scholar William Prosser, Minnesota's first woman judge Betty Washburn, former U.S. Vice President and Ambassador to Japan Walter Mondale, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, former Corporation Counsel of the City of New York Zachary Carter, and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Recognized for our dedication to community, Dorsey has met the ABA Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge every year since the Challenge began in 1993 by devoting more than 3% of billable hours to pro bono work. One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including: - Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab) - Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers) - 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign) - Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption) How to Apply Dorsey accepts online applications at http://www.dorsey.com/attorneyjobs. We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5033. We are accepting applications for this position until December 31, 2024.
Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening. #LI-Hybrid | |