Debt Finance Associate Attorney
Company websitecliffordchance.com (Clifford Chance, opens in new tab)
Base salary $260K to $435K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Houston, TX
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- LocationHouston, TX
- WorkplaceHybrid
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (24 min ago) · observed since
About this job
Company Description
Who We Are
As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages – and so do our people.
Our culture is collaborative and inclusive— where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow.
We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment.
We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets.
You’ll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You’ll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines.
Join us to work with colleagues as one global team – empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.
Job Description
The Role
In our Debt Finance Global Product Group, we advise on the full range of debt finance matters, including leveraged finance, private credit, infrastructure finance, hybrid capital, fund finance, corporate lending, and syndicated facilities. We act for financial institutions, corporates, sponsors, funds, and direct lenders on acquisition financings, refinancings, liability management and other complex financing arrangements. Our lawyers advise on both lender‑ and borrower‑side mandates and have extensive experience structuring and executing domestic and cross‑border transactions, including financings backed by complex asset and infrastructure portfolios, providing clear and pragmatic advice on sophisticated finance matters.
Admission to the Texas bar is required. Preferred class years 2017-2023. Submissions must include a resume and law school transcript(s).
Qualifications
Your experience
The ideal applicant will possess the following qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school;
- High academic achievement;
- Experience with sponsor-side representation;
- Strong interest in the subject area, entrepreneurial and a team-player;
- Prior experience in a peer law firm.
Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The salary range for this role is $260,000-$435,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.
Additional Information
Equal Opportunities
At Clifford Chance, we forge an inclusive culture, where all perspectives are recognised and valued. It’s a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunities to thrive and succeed, irrespective of background. We are guided by our values-based Code, which sets high standards of conduct and has a principle focused on being inclusive.
We are an equal opportunity employer and provide consideration to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We comply with the law and regulations in every location where we operate and across all aspects of employment, from recruitment and selection to development, progression, and day-to-day working life.
Find out more about our inclusive culture here.
Source: Clifford Chance on SmartRecruiters · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($260,000) is above 97% of the 74 Finance & Accounting roles in Texas listed on this site. Their median floor is $126,750; the middle half runs from $115,000 to $147,975.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
This listingDebt Finance Associate Attorney$260K to $435K
New York Corporate Transactions and Advisory (Life Sciences) Associate Attorney$260K to $390K
Houston Corporate Transactions and Advisory Associates (Oil & Gas)$260K to $420K
New York Incentives Associate$260K to $365K
New York Debt Finance Associate Attorney$260K to $435K
DC Trade and Sanctions (CFIUS) Associate$260K to $365K
Debt Finance Associate Attorney$260K to $435K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Debt Finance Associate Attorney (this listing) | $260K - $435K |
| New York Corporate Transactions and Advisory (Life Sciences) Associate Attorney | $260K - $390K |
| Houston Corporate Transactions and Advisory Associates (Oil & Gas) | $260K - $420K |
| New York Incentives Associate | $260K - $365K |
| New York Debt Finance Associate Attorney | $260K - $435K |
| DC Trade and Sanctions (CFIUS) Associate | $260K - $365K |
| Debt Finance Associate Attorney | $260K - $435K |
Observed changes
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- First observed on the employer's board
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-08
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Houston, Texas, United States
Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The salary range for this role is $260,000-$435,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qu
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