Debt Finance Attorney 1st-3rd year
$225k - $260kCooley
2568PA
Associate
Palo Alto
Debt Finance
Monday June 1 2026
Legal
SOPHIE LUMSDEN
Please note candidates with less than one full year of experience should apply directly. We are not accepting resumes from search agencies for those with less than a full year of experience for this position.
Cooley LLP has opportunities available in the Debt Finance practice. Candidates must have 1 to 3 years of experience representing lenders borrowers and/or private equity sponsors in debt financing transactions. Ideal candidates will also have (i) a working knowledge of secured lending transactions; (ii) experience in closing transactions and (iii) familiarity with drafting documents and issues lists in connection with the same. Knowledge of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code acquisition financing (including commitment letters) debt securities offerings (including high yield and/or convertible notes) and general corporate law are also preferred. All candidates must have a JD or the equivalent and have demonstrated high academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school gained training and development experience at a large law firm shown the ability to work on multiple diverse projects simultaneously and produced work that reflects strong attention to detail. EOE.
The expected annual pay range for this position is $225000-$260000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.
We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical health savings account (with applicable medical plan) dental vision health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts pre-tax commuter benefits life insurance AD&D long-term care coverage backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support addition to elective benefit options benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance AD&D LTD short term medical benefits as well as accruing vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year and sick time at the rate of two weeks per year and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
Required Experience:
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