Debt Finance Associate

Job Overview:
A highly regarded law firm is seeking associates with 2 to 6 years of experience to join its sophisticated Debt Finance Practice Group. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work on high-value financing transactions, primarily representing private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers. Ideal candidates will have experience with leveraged lending, acquisition financings, and complex capital structures across a broad range of industries.

Location:

• San Francisco, CA

Duties:

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

• Represent borrowers and/or lenders in senior, mezzanine, and subordinated debt matters

• Support acquisition financings, leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations

• Advise on loan restructurings, amendments, and workouts

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

• Collaborate with private equity clients, company-side borrowers, and co-counsel

• Contribute to closing and post-closing processes in complex deal environments

Requirements:

• 2–6 years of relevant experience in debt finance, leveraged lending, or banking law

• Transactional experience involving both borrower and lender representations preferred

• Exposure to acquisition financing and private equity-driven deals is highly desirable

• Familiarity with capital structures, term sheets, and market standards in commercial lending

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

• Strong academic credentials required

Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills

• Strong understanding of commercial lending and financial structuring

• Ability to manage multiple deals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal and communication abilities

• Highly organized and attentive to detail

Benefits:

• Competitive salary structure based on experience and firm compensation policies

• Comprehensive benefits package available to all attorneys and legal staff

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 San Francisco legal market. 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.