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Senior Covenant Lawyer - Distressed at 9fin | New York

9finNew York
Hybrid Full-time $250K/yr - $275K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who possess:A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited institution. A minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate finance or related areas. Strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of debt instruments and restructuring processes. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. A collaborative mindset with a passion for innovative legal technology.

About the job

About 9fin

9fin is an AI-powered platform focused on transforming the global debt markets, an asset class valued at over $145 trillion. The company brings together proprietary credit data, detailed analysis, and essential workflows in one place, making it easier for more than 300 leading institutions, including banks, asset managers, private equity firms, law firms, and advisors, to access and act on critical information. By centralizing data that is often scattered across outdated PDFs and manual processes, 9fin aims to simplify and modernize how debt markets operate.

With strong growth in the US and high client retention, 9fin is expanding its reach and impact, building on a solid foundation of product-market fit.

Role Overview: Senior Covenant Lawyer - Distressed

9fin is seeking an experienced corporate finance attorney with a deep interest in indentures and a desire to shape thinking in the finance industry. This position supports the distressed editorial teams, helping them interpret and analyze complex bond and loan documents, especially those involved in restructuring and liability management. The role is well suited for finance lawyers who want to stay engaged in their field while enjoying a better work-life balance. The focus will be on expanding coverage of complex out-of-court restructurings in distressed situations.

The position is based in New York, with flexibility for remote work as needed.

This is a chance to apply legal expertise in a start-up setting, working alongside technologists, credit analysts, and journalists, and gaining exposure to new tools and approaches in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze leveraged finance and high-yield documentation to provide actionable insights on distressed cases and primary market activity.
  • Draft reports on secondary market scenarios, collaborating closely with 9fin’s legal and credit analysis teams.
  • Respond to client questions about covenant structures for specific borrowers and issuers.
  • Use 9fin’s proprietary technology to improve interpretation of legal and financial data.

Location

New York (with flexibility for remote work).

About 9fin

9fin is revolutionizing the debt markets with an AI platform that centralizes critical data and analysis, facilitating smarter decision-making for financial professionals worldwide. Join us as we lead the charge in transforming how debt markets operate.

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