Associate Finance (Growth Debt) - San Francisco
Direct Counsel
Job Description
Job Description
Finance Associate (2+ Years) – Growth Debt / Private Credit
Direct Counsel represents a well-regarded Am Law firm seeking a mid-level Finance Associate to join its market-leading Banking & Private Credit practice, with a focus on growth debt. This is a high-impact opportunity to work on cutting-edge financings for innovative companies in the technology and life sciences sectors.
The team is at the forefront of both syndicated lending and private credit markets, advising top-tier lenders, funds, and borrowers on complex, high-value transactions. You’ll gain exposure to sophisticated deal structures and play a key role in fast-moving, strategic financings.
What You’ll Do:
- Advise lenders and borrowers on growth debt and venture-backed financings
- Draft and negotiate credit agreements and related loan documentation
- Work on secured and unsecured lending transactions, including UCC matters
- Support leveraged finance and private credit deals across a range of industries
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on complex, high-value transactions
What We’re Looking For:
- 2+ years of debt finance experience at a top law firm
- Experience with secured and unsecured lending and UCC transactions
- Exposure to leveraged finance and/or private credit preferred
- Interest in technology and life sciences sectors
- Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills
- J.D. with strong academic credentials and admission to a U.S. Bar (or eligibility)
Why This Role:
- Work on market-leading growth debt and private credit transactions
- Advise innovative companies and top-tier lenders
- Join a globally recognized, high-performing finance practice
- Cravath-scale compensation + bonus
- Comprehensive benefits and strong career development platform
Vacancy posted 21 days ago
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