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, Delaware, Denver, Minneapolis, Palo Alto, Costa Mesa,
Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Seattle, or New York office.
Join a Vibrant Team
In this position, you will have the opportunity to work alongside partners
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 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
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 or analogous experience at a large
national or international law firm;
- Texas, Delaware, Colorado, Minnesota, California, Arizona,
Utah, Washington, or New York bar admission, or the ability to become
licensed in Texas, Delaware, Colorado, Minnesota, California,
Arizona, Utah, Washington, or New York;
- Strong communication and writing skills; and
- Top academic credentials.
For Denver applicants only, the salary range for this position starts at
$255,000. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but
not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area.
Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic
environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Our benefits
include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; domestic
partner benefits (for same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners);
Dorsey & Whitney 401(K) Retirement and Savings Plan; 15 weeks of paid
parental leave, plus an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability
for lawyers who give birth; adoption assistance; back-up child care
program; education and college advising programs; well-being programs and
activities; a 24/7 employee assistance program with confidential
counseling; an
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 client ' 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
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