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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
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