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Charlotte, North Carolina
Private Credit & Direct Lending Attorney - Hybrid
Charlotte, NC | Hybrid | $235,000–$360,000 + Bonus | Relocation Assistance Available
Bryant Staffing Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a confidential, nationally recognized law firm. The attorney will be employed directly by the client law firm.
About the Opportunity
A nationally respected law firm is seeking a Private Credit & Direct Lending Attorney to join its premier Financial Services practice. This role offers the opportunity to represent private credit funds, direct lenders, institutional investors, and portfolio companies in sophisticated debt and equity investment transactions.
You will work across private credit, direct lending, structured finance, and M&A matters while collaborating with experienced attorneys across Corporate, Finance, and Financial Services practices. The firm provides meaningful client exposure, early responsibility, and a clear path for long‑term career growth.
Why You'll Love Working For This Firm
- Represent private credit funds, direct lenders, institutional investors, and portfolio companies.
- Work on complex debt and equity structures, M&A, and financial services transactions.
- Collaborate with nationally respected Corporate, Finance, Structured Finance, and Financial Services attorneys.
- Gain significant client exposure and hands‑on responsibility.
- Hybrid schedule supporting flexibility and collaboration.
- Competitive compensation: $235,000–$360,000, plus performance bonuses.
- Relocation assistance available.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement savings plans, flexible spending accounts, and financial wellness resources.
- Paid parental leave, generous PTO, and paid holidays.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Wellness and employee assistance programs.
- Bar admission support for eligible candidates.
- Strong mentorship and a clearly defined path for long‑term career growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent private credit funds, direct lenders, institutional investors, and portfolio companies in financing and investment transactions.
- Structure, negotiate, and document debt and equity investment transactions.
- Advise clients on private credit, direct lending, and structured finance matters.
- Lead and support buy‑side and sell‑side mergers and acquisitions.
- Counsel clients on growth equity, control equity, recapitalizations, restructurings, and exit transactions.
- Draft and negotiate complex financing agreements, investment documents, and commercial contracts.
- Advise portfolio companies on acquisitions, financings, restructurings, and strategic transactions.
- Collaborate with Corporate, Finance, Tax, and Regulatory attorneys on integrated matters.
- Manage multiple high‑value transactions while maintaining exceptional client service.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school.
- 2–6 years of transactional legal experience.
- Experience in corporate law, finance, M&A, private credit, lending, or financial services transactions.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple sophisticated transactions in a fast‑paced practice.
- Licensed in North Carolina or eligible for admission.
Preferred:
- Graduate of a Top 50 U.S. law school.
- Experience practicing at an Am Law 200 firm.
- Experience representing private credit funds, institutional investors, lenders, or portfolio companies.
- Background in structured finance, direct lending, debt finance, or investment transactions.
- Strong academic credentials and demonstrated commitment to transactional practice.
About the Client Firm
The hiring firm is recognized nationally for its sophisticated work in financial services, corporate transactions, banking, private equity, and investment management. Attorneys benefit from a collaborative culture, strong mentorship, early responsibility, and meaningful client interaction.
The firm provides an exceptional environment for attorneys seeking to build a successful transactional practice with long‑term career growth.
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte is one of the nation's premier financial centers, offering outstanding opportunities for attorneys practicing finance, corporate, and investment law. The region features a vibrant Uptown district, award‑winning restaurants, breweries, professional sports, performing arts, lakes, greenways, and easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains — all with a lower cost of living than major metropolitan markets.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The client employer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to protected characteristics.
Staffing Agency Disclosure
This job is posted by Bryant Staffing Solutions on behalf of a confidential client. Ref#: BSS 25‑03688