Private Equity Debt Finance Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified associate with five or more years of legal experience to join their Debt Finance practice in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will have experience representing borrowers and/or lenders in asset-based loans, structured financing transactions, securitizations, or warehouse loans.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate collateral documents and disclosure schedules.
• Prepare loan amendments and other loan transaction documents.
• Manage projects effectively and efficiently.

Requirements

• Five or more years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience in a comparable law firm setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong project management skills.
• Proficient drafting abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

This international firm covers the full range of corporate law practices, and specializes in niche fields such as transportation, food, and carbon markets; its four offices in the state give the firm a strong presence in California. Attorneys in this firm take an entrepreneurial approach to minimizing risks and maximizing outcomes for leading corporations and investors, and are equally comfortable in the courtroom or the conference room.