Debt Finance Associate

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm is seeking associate attorneys with 2 to 6 years of experience to join its market-leading Debt Finance Practice Group. This role involves advising clients on complex financing transactions, including acquisition financings, leveraged loans, and restructurings. The practice is highly focused on representing private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers in structuring and negotiating a wide range of debt instruments.

Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties:

• Structure, negotiate, and document secured and unsecured financing transactions

• Represent borrowers and lenders in senior secured, mezzanine, and subordinated debt arrangements

• Advise on acquisition financings, leveraged buyouts, and refinancing transactions

• Draft and review credit agreements, security agreements, and intercreditor arrangements

• Handle loan workouts, amendments, and restructuring transactions

• Collaborate with deal teams across practice areas to close complex transactions

• Provide legal counsel on market trends and financing strategies to private equity clients and corporate borrowers

Requirements:

• 2 to 6 years of experience in debt finance or a related transactional practice

• Demonstrated experience with leveraged finance transactions preferred

• Prior work involving mergers and acquisitions is a strong plus

• Experience representing either borrowers or lenders in a law firm or in-house environment

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school

• Strong academic credentials required

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Skills:

• Excellent drafting and negotiation abilities

• Strong understanding of commercial lending structures and financing documentation

• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously under tight deadlines

• Client-service orientation with effective communication and problem-solving skills

• Team-player mindset with an ability to work collaboratively across disciplines

Benefits:

• Competitive salary structure based on experience and role responsibilities

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and professional development support

Be a part of a highly successful, full-service law firm that counts among its esteemed clients many Fortune 250 firms. This firm has a reputation for treating associates exceedingly well. The branch office of a large international law firm, this firm's practice has consistently been strong in the litigation, corporate and tax fields; however, the firm also has made a definite commitment to intellectual property related work in the Los Angeles legal market. The Los Angeles branch has a full book of business involving some of the biggest movers and shakers on the national and international scene. An aggressive development track has associates achieving partner status in a very limited amount of time compared to other national firms of its stature. This firms is generally seeking the best and the brightest--meaning it is most willing to consider associates from top schools and firms.