Debt Finance Associate

Job Overview:
A top-tier law firm is seeking an associate to join its highly regarded Debt Finance Practice Group. This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated financing transactions, including leveraged buyouts, acquisition financings, and complex capital structures. The ideal candidate will have experience representing borrowers and/or lenders in secured and unsecured transactions and a strong interest in the private equity space.

Location:

• Palo Alto, CA

Duties:

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

• Advise on senior secured, mezzanine, and subordinated debt arrangements

• Lead or support acquisition financings and recapitalizations

• Assist in restructuring and loan workout matters

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

• Work closely with private equity clients and corporate borrowers in various industries

• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to manage deal execution

Requirements:

• 2–6 years of experience in debt finance or related practice areas

• Familiarity with acquisition financing, leveraged lending, and capital structure strategy

• Experience representing private equity sponsors and/or financial institutions preferred

• Background in large-scale, fast-paced deal environments is advantageous

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

• Strong academic performance required

Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills

• Strong commercial understanding of lending and financing structures

• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities

• Capable of managing multiple matters under tight deadlines

• Effective communicator with clients, co-counsel, and counterparties

Benefits:

• Competitive salary structure based on role and experience

• Comprehensive benefits package for attorneys and legal professionals

The Northern California law office opened nine years ago. Fifteen very skilled attorneys comprise their law office. There are two core practice disciplines. Areas of concentration are intellectual property and private equity. Both practices areas have received top honors from well-known legal periodicals.