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Costa Mesa office of our client seeks junior/mid-level finance attorney with 2-5 years of experience. The candidate will have direct client contact and provide many opportunities for business development training and participation. Must have experience executing complex finance transactions and credit arrangements. Asset based lending experience is a plus. Must be admitted to the California Bar. Legal

Strong academic credentials and law firm experience are preferred.

The Orange County office of this national mega-firm specializes in business law, employment law, litigation, real estate and taxation. The firm has recently experienced a shift in culture to the New York-big-firm style; the billable hours requirement has reportedly increased to 2,000+ hours. Nevertheless, associates still enjoy cutting-edge work and compensation is extremely competitive. The firm has an hours-based and a merit-based bonus system, with criteria that are spelled out pretty clearly.

San Francisco office is seeking a junior finance attorney with 1-2 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have experience representing banks, lenders, borrowers, private equity sponsors, and private companies. Candidates with leveraged finance experience are preferred. Legal

Although the San Francisco office of this full-service, multi-national juggernaut is known primarily for its large Litigation department, its Business department is growing and, in fact, includes an outstanding International Transactions practice. Despite its size and impressive stature within the legal community, insiders claim the firm maintains a ?small firm? culture ? associates are neither competitive nor pretentious and the firm itself is notoriously not hierarchical. Salaries are competitive (although associates complain the firm will never be the first to raise salaries), and billable hour pressure is manageable.

San Francisco office of our client seeks debt finance attorney with 1-2 years of experience. The candidate should preferably have experience in secured transactions representing borrowers and/or lenders. Must have a working knowledge of syndicated financing transactions, financing transactions for venture backed companies, acquisition financing transactions and convertible or high yield bond offerings. Should have experience in closing transactions and familiarity with drafting documents in connection with financial transactions. Knowledge of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, secured transactions, debt securities offerings, and general corporate law are also preferred. Legal

Must have a JD degree or the equivalent and have demonstrated high academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school, have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and have a high level of attention to detail.

Creative lawyering in a laid back environment is big draw for associates at this Amlaw firm. This California-based firm is highly regarded as one of the most innovative firms in the market. The firm is best known for its technology work and life sciences clients, and is generally recognized as the top legal provider for emerging companies. The California culture of the firm fosters a collaborative and social workplace, while the sophisticated training and meaningful attorney mentorship help develop associates into world class lawyers.

Los Angeles office is seeking a regulatory attorney to focus on regulatory and compliance matters for consumer financial service clients. CA bar, or having passed the bar awaiting admission, is required. Legal

Associates at this Amlaw are consistently some of the happiest attorneys in market. The firm provides its associates with low-billables and a flexible work schedule. Attorneys here report that partners here show a genuine commitment to training and mentorship, and actual value providing positive feedback and encouragement to associates. Junior and mid-level associates are also given substantive work in a work culture that esteems pro bono and diversity.

Los Angeles office of our client seeks mid-to-senior level finance associate with 4-6 years of experience. The candidate should have significant hands-on experience in the structuring, drafting and negotiation of middle market lenders-side debt financing transactions, with strong UCC Article 9 experience. Syndicated asset-based lending experience is preferred. Must be admitted to practice in California. Legal

Must be self-motivated, confident, personable team players and have outstanding professional and academic credentials.

Founded six decades back, this premier U.S. law firm is known for its expert use of experience, depth, and diversity to further its clients' business interests. The attorneys here take a pragmatic, business-minded approach to legal matters related to corporate and public transactions, regulatory issues, and litigation, among others. The firm encourages its attorneys to be more than just legal professionals; among these professionals, you will find an eclectic mix of athletes and sports fans, writers and authors, parents and partners, and teachers and coaches from a multitude of cultures and creeds.

Los Angeles office of our client seeks corporate associate with 5 years of debt finance experience. The candidate should preferably have CA Bar admission. Legal

Stellar academic credentials is needed.

This AmLaw firm provides it's associates with excellent partners, high quality work, a transparent pay policy, and numerous pro bono opportunities. Attorneys get substantive experience early-on in their careers. There's no billing requirement at this firm, and the work does not overwhelm the associates here. Vacations are very doable, and associates report they aren't bothered during those precious days. The firm has a very collegial atmosphere. According to the associates, firm social life is available, but not expected.

Irvine office of our client seeks financial services litigation associate attorney ideally with 6+ years of experience. The candidate must be licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar. Experience with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, class actions generally, and data privacy is strongly desired. Legal

Strong academic and professional credentials required.

If you are looking for a growing smaller firm where you can actually have a long-term future, we have a good suggestion. Business is very brisk in litigation at this prestigious, mid-sized law firm. They are now looking for awesome attorneys who love a challenge and aren't afraid to take the initiative. Young attorneys can participate in several areas of practice rather than a specific practice group. Aside from its strong litigation practice, the firm is also known for its real estate work. Clients number high among major corporations and national and international insurance companies. Other branches are in several other major cities.

San Francisco office of our client seeks mid-level financial transactions associate attorney with 3-5 years of mid-to-large size firm experience in lending. Experience drafting loan documentation (personal property secured) is a requirement. Experience with customary due diligence review and analysis, and securitizations is a plus. Should be familiar with Article 9 of the UCC. California Bar license is preferred. Legal

This West Coast office of an East Coast firm is very clear about its billable hour requirements: 1900 to stay afloat here. And, most associates handle those hours with ease, especially when they are kept busy with fairly diverse work. The fun thing about this firm is they tend to be much more flexible in allowing their associates to explore new areas of practice. Can you switch from one group to the next? Not necessarily. But you can lend a hand down the hall to get a flavor for a different industry or specialty. Associates enjoy that freedom, which carries over to encouragement in the firm management and business development range. With a full-service practice and a few notable litigation leaders, this firm will continue to be a significant West Coast presence.

San Francisco office of our client seeks junior to mid-level mergers and acquisitions/private equity associate attorney with 2-5 years of experience. The candidate must have experience working on the debt financing aspects of private equity-backed acquisitions, refinancings, recapitalizations and related matters. Legal

Candidates must have excellent academic credentials.

Associates praise this firm for its high-quality work and high-quality associates, both of which they say foster an outstanding work environment. The firm undertakes initiatives to help build comradery amongst new associates, while partner relationships are generally positive, with partners offering invaluable feedback to newer associates. The firm is also cited for its flexible facetime policies and work-life balance.

Los Angeles office of our client seeks senior finance attorney with 12+ years of experience executing complex finance transactions for lenders. The candidate will manage the loan portfolio within the Finance and Restructuring practice. Will manage private debt funds, BDCs, mezzanine funds and hedge funds. Manage team of legal professionals and service an extensive and diversified loan portfolio (including responsibility for amendments, waivers, modifications, restructurings, collateral reviews, post-closing work, other portfolio matters) within the Finance and Restructuring practice. In coordination with other senior lawyers within the Finance and Restructuring practice: draft, update and manage standard forms, internal memoranda on practice legal issues and practice process checklists; Identify work product precedents (exemplar documents). Contribute content to internal and external Firm publications, presentations and training programs. Train practice area lawyers and paralegals on substantive legal topics, best practices, developments, and trends. Oversee quality control and consistency in portfolio work product and practices. Must have extensive experience executing complex finance transactions and credit arrangements, managing client relationships, and training team members. Extensive experience managing cross-border finance transactions and distressed credits required. Some bankruptcy experience is preferred. Advanced legal knowledge and skills in secured lending legal practice (including asset-based lending) required, including the expertise in both the Uniform Commercial Code and bankruptcy law. Should have current Bar admission in California or New York. Legal

This Los Angeles powerhouse, well known for its marquee labor and employment, real estate, and corporate practices, has recently experienced a shift in culture to the New York-big-firm style; the billable hours requirement has reportedly increased to 2,000+ hours. Nevertheless, associates still enjoy cutting-edge work, and compensation is extremely competitive. The firm has an hours-based and a merit-based bonus system, with criteria that are spelled out pretty clearly.