Senior Associate: Debt Finance at White & Case

Tokyo, , Japan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Debt Finance, Syndicated Loans, Leveraged Buyouts, Refinancing, Structured Finance, Loan Agreements, Security Documents, Due Diligence, Transaction Negotiation, Regulatory Compliance, Cross-Border Finance, Bilateral Financing, Secured Financing, Unsecured Financing, Legal Expertise, Financial Markets Knowledge

Industry

Description

当事務所のデットファイナンスプラクティスは、債務関連取引および財務構造のあらゆる側面について、クライアントにアドバイスを提供することを専門としています。シンジケート・ローン、レバレッジド・バイアウト、リファイナンス、ストラクチャード・ファイナンスなど、幅広いファイナンス案件について、借り手、貸し手、その他の金融機関に法的専門知識を提供しています。私たちのチームは、ローン契約、セキュリティ文書、その他の関連契約の交渉と作成を支援し、規制要件へのコンプライアンスを確保し、潜在的なリスクを管理します。グローバルな金融市場と規制に関する豊富な知識を活用することで、当事務所のデットファイナンスプラクティスは、クライアントが有利な資金調達条件を確保し、複雑な金融環境をナビゲートし、最終的には戦略的な財務目標と業務ニーズをサポートします。 Key responsibilities and role requirements include: Acting for top tier lenders and sponsors in connection with leveraged and other complex cross-border finance transactions Managing day-to-day communication involved in ensuring that deals are running smoothly – conveying information to clients, outside parties, and responding to queries and requests. Leads the drafting and negotiation of critical transaction documents, such as purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and financing documents Represents clients (under the supervision of partners) in negotiations, assisting in areas like structuring of transactions to optimize legal, tax and business outcomes Leads comprehensive due diligence processes, identifying potential risks for client, and ensuring thorough review and analysis of relevant documents. May advise clients on post-transaction integration issues, handling or referring within the Firm any arising legal matters, and ensuring ongoing compliance with transaction terms May assist more senior colleagues on complex transactions in developing transaction and deal strategies, preparing for negotiations Admission in Japan PQE 3 - 6 Experience in general banking finance, broad exposure consisting of a combination of leveraged financing (including leveraged buyouts), syndicated and bilateral financing (both secured and unsecured) Fluency in Japanese and English is required Experience in a Japanese firm or international firm required This role reports to Partner Equal Opportunities White & Case is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. If you require assistance and/or adjustment to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email us. We will be happy to work with you. The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment. The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties. Note to Recruitment Agencies Our internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of business—specific to the relevant office—before submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies. Firm Summary White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. With a long history as an international firm, we are well-positioned to help clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may arise. Operating across six continents and working in virtually every country, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality, full-service practice that competes at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in key financial markets and our expertise in handling complex cross-border work. What sets us apart is not just our global network of offices but the interconnectedness of our Firm. Our people and clients value our collaboration across geographic and practice boundaries, which is why we attract and retain significant cross-border work. Representing multiple nationalities from across the world and speaking a vast array of languages, our lawyers and Business Services professionals are globally minded, enterprising, and committed to excellence.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities involve acting for top-tier lenders and sponsors in complex cross-border finance transactions, managing day-to-day communications, and leading the drafting and negotiation of critical transaction documents like purchase agreements and financing documents. The role also includes leading comprehensive due diligence processes and advising clients on post-transaction integration issues.