Debt Finance Associate Attorney
$235k - $390kDirect Counsel
Job Description
Job Description
Direct Counsel is representing a prestigious AmLaw firm seeking Associates (2–6 years) to join its market-leading Debt Finance Practice Group in the Bay Area or Los Angeles.
This is an exceptional opportunity for attorneys with leveraged finance or acquisition finance experience to work on sophisticated financing transactions for premier private equity sponsors, lenders, and corporate borrowers within one of the most active debt finance practices in the world.
Responsibilities- Structure, draft, and negotiate a broad range of financing transactions, including:
- Senior secured financings
- Mezzanine financings
- Subordinated debt transactions
- Acquisition financings
- Loan workouts and restructurings
- Represent borrowers and lenders in complex domestic and cross-border transactions
- Advise private equity sponsors and corporate clients on strategic financing matters related to mergers, acquisitions, and leveraged transactions
- Collaborate closely with deal teams on sophisticated transactional matters across industries
- 2–6 years of law firm experience in:
- Debt finance
- Leveraged finance
- Acquisition finance
- Commercial lending transactions
- Experience drafting and negotiating financing documentation
- Leveraged finance experience in the M&A/private equity context strongly preferred
- Excellent academic credentials and strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills
This nationally recognized Debt Finance practice represents hundreds of private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers on high-profile financing transactions. The team is consistently recognized as a market leader in borrower-side transactions and complex debt capital markets work.
CompensationExpected compensation range: $235,000 – $390,000 , depending on experience, qualifications, and market factors.
Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, financial, retirement, and paid leave benefits.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply through directcounsel.net with your resume, law school transcripts, and cover letter.
Vacancy posted 26 days ago
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