Debt Finance Associate
$235k - $390kDirect Counsel
Job Description
Job Description
Direct Counsel is seeking a Debt Finance Associate with 2–6 years of experience to join a premier finance practice representing private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and corporate borrowers in sophisticated financing transactions.
This is an exceptional opportunity for attorneys looking to work on complex domestic and cross-border financing matters, including leveraged acquisitions, secured lending transactions, recapitalizations, and debt restructurings. The ideal candidate will have strong transactional experience, excellent drafting and negotiation skills, and a desire to work on market-leading transactions in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities- Structure, negotiate, and document secured and unsecured financing transactions for borrowers and lenders
- Advise clients on senior secured, mezzanine, subordinated debt, and acquisition financing transactions
- Draft and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and related financing documents
- Support leveraged buyouts, mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, and other strategic transactions
- Assist with loan workouts, restructurings, and amendments to existing credit facilities
- Coordinate with private equity sponsors, corporate borrowers, lenders, and opposing counsel throughout transaction lifecycles
- Collaborate with attorneys across M&A, private equity, tax, restructuring, and capital markets practices
- 2–6 years of debt finance, leveraged finance, banking, or related transactional experience
- Experience representing borrowers and/or lenders in complex financing transactions
- Leveraged finance experience, particularly in connection with mergers and acquisitions, is strongly preferred
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and project management skills
- Outstanding academic credentials and attention to detail
- California Bar admission preferred or eligibility to practice in California
- Base salary range: $235,000 – $390,000
- Competitive bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Retirement and savings plan options
- Opportunity to work on market-leading financing transactions alongside highly regarded finance attorneys
This opportunity offers exposure to some of the most sophisticated debt finance and private equity-backed transactions in the market while providing exceptional training, mentorship, and long-term career growth.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through Direct Counsel.
Vacancy posted 11 days ago
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