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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior banking attorney in the United States is $136,143.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,500.00 and $161,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Senior Banking Attorneys and Corporate Banking Lawyers both work within the banking and finance industry, often handling legal matters related to loans, credit agreements, and regulatory compliance. Senior Banking Attorneys typically have more experience, focus on complex transactions, and may oversee junior staff. Corporate Banking Lawyers often handle a broader range of corporate finance issues, including mergers and acquisitions, and work closely with corporate clients. Both roles require a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and bar admission, with significant overlap in skills and industry usage. The main difference lies in their focus areas and seniority levels.

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Infographic showing various Senior Banking Attorney job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $136,143 per year, or $65.5 per hour.

Banking Associate Attorney (Leveraged Finance)

Los Angeles, CA

Direct Counsel
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 10 employees
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$260K - $365K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Represent clients in complex financing transactions, including structuring, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating credit agreements, loan documents, and security agreements.

  • Handle syndicated credit facilities and advise clients on leveraged finance transactions, acquisition financings, and asset-based lending facilities.

  • Manage financing transactions from initial structuring through closing and coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, financial institutions, and internal deal teams to ensure efficient execution.

Job description

Banking Associate Attorney (Leveraged Finance)

Locations: Baltimore, MD | Boston, MA | Charlotte, NC | Denver, CO | Houston, TX | Los Angeles, CA | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA | Silicon Valley, CA | Washington, DC
Salary: $260,000–$365,000

Direct Counsel is seeking a Banking Associate Attorney to join a leading Am Law firm's nationally recognized Corporate & Finance practice. This opportunity is ideal for a mid-to-senior level associate with significant experience in leveraged finance and commercial lending transactions. The successful candidate will join a premier national finance team representing lenders, private equity sponsors, and public and private company borrowers in sophisticated domestic and cross-border financing matters.

This role offers exposure to a broad range of high-value financing transactions while working alongside nationally recognized finance attorneys in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities
  • Represent lenders, private equity sponsors, and public and private company borrowers in complex financing transactions.
  • Structure, draft, review, and negotiate credit agreements, loan documents, security agreements, and related financing documents.
  • Advise clients on leveraged finance transactions, acquisition financings, and asset-based lending facilities.
  • Handle syndicated credit facilities, including Term Loan A (TLA) and Term Loan B (TLB) transactions.
  • Represent clients in private credit transactions, note purchase agreements, and sovereign debt financings.
  • Advise clients on Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) matters and secured lending issues.
  • Manage financing transactions from initial structuring through closing.
  • Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, financial institutions, and internal deal teams to ensure efficient execution of transactions.
  • Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices on sophisticated domestic and cross-border financing matters.
Qualifications
  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
  • Active bar admission in the jurisdiction where the attorney will practice.
  • At least 3 years of experience handling leveraged finance, commercial lending, or other sophisticated banking transactions.
  • Significant experience with bank financing transactions and related UCC matters.
  • Experience representing lenders, borrowers, or private equity sponsors in complex financing transactions.
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
  • Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced practice.
  • Collaborative mindset with a commitment to exceptional client service.
Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive base salary of $260,000–$365,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
  • Eligibility for annual performance and discretionary bonuses.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
  • Opportunity to work within one of the nation's premier leveraged finance practices, handling sophisticated domestic and international financing transactions with exceptional opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth.