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Finance Associate Attorney (San Francisco)

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel represents a prestigious AmLaw firm seeking a Junior-Level Finance Associate to join its Finance Practice Group in Dallas, Texas. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 2–5 years of finance transaction experience who is looking to work on sophisticated lending and leveraged finance matters within a collaborative and nationally recognized practice.

The firm’s Finance Practice Group represents financial institutions, private credit funds, and private equity sponsors in a broad range of complex financing transactions. This role offers meaningful client interaction, hands-on transactional experience, mentorship, and strong opportunities for long-term professional growth and advancement.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the execution of complex finance transactions, including acquisition financings, leveraged loans, and credit facilities
  • Draft, review, and negotiate credit agreements and related financing and closing documents
  • Conduct due diligence and assist with transaction management and closings
  • Work closely with lenders, borrowers, sponsors, and internal deal teams throughout the transaction lifecycle
  • Conduct legal research and analysis related to financing transactions and related matters
  • Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and internal legal teams
  • Support partners and senior attorneys on a variety of finance and corporate transactions

Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • 2–4 years of finance transaction experience at a law firm
  • Experience with acquisition financings, leveraged loans, and credit facilities preferred
  • Experience representing lenders and/or borrowers in leveraged finance transactions is a plus
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Strong academic credentials required
  • Licensed and in good standing with the Texas Bar

Required Application Materials:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Law School Transcript

Skills & Competencies:

  • Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
  • Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with strong client service skills
  • Interest in professional growth and business development opportunities

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities

Job Type:
Full-Time | Onsite

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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