Corporate Finance Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Corporate Finance Associate to join its Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of finance experience, stellar academic credentials, and comparable law firm experience. Admission to the bar and good standing in the state of practice are required.

Duties

• Advise clients on accessing and deploying capital across borders and industries.
• Participate in debt restructuring for both debtors and creditors.
• Structure credit investments for private credit investors.
• Work on leveraged buyouts and cross-border acquisitions for private equity sponsors.
• Engage in general corporate finance matters.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of finance experience in a law firm setting.
• Stellar academic credentials.
• Admission to the bar in the state of practice.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the state of practice.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development.

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. Theres no billing requirement at this firm, and the work does not overwhelm the associates here. Vacations are very doable, and associates report they arent bothered during those precious days. The firm has a very collegial atmosphere. According to the associates, firm social life is available, but not expected.