Associate Finance in Banking (Lender & Borrower Side) - San Diego

Associate Finance (Banking: Lender & Borrower Side)

Direct Counsel represents an AmLaw 100 firm seeking a talented Finance Associate with at least two years of experience to join its Banking Practice in the San Diego office. This group advises on complex financing transactions and is particularly active in the private credit, acquisition finance, leveraged finance, and gaming/hospitality finance sectors. The role offers exposure to a wide range of borrower, arranger, and direct lender matters within a collaborative, high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent lenders, borrowers, arrangers, and direct lenders in domestic and cross-border financing transactions.

• Advise on private credit, acquisition finance, leveraged finance, and sector-specific deals (including gaming and hospitality).

• Draft, review, and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and ancillary finance contracts.

• Manage transaction processes, including due diligence and closing mechanics.

• Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups on complex corporate finance matters.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of finance experience in private credit, acquisition finance, or leveraged finance.

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.

• Excellent academic credentials.

• Admission to the California Bar, or ability to practice in California.

• Strong interest in working within a collegial and growing finance practice.