Midlevel Financial Services Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Midlevel Financial Services Associate to join its team in Century City, California. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions with leading financial institutions and debt funds.

Duties

• Represent financial institutions in various financing transactions.
• Engage in securities-based financings and private equity fund finance transactions.
• Participate in sponsor-backed acquisition financings and asset-based lending.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents.
• Interface directly with clients and opposing counsel.
• Drive transactions to closing with tenacity and precision.

Requirements

• 3 to 6 years of experience in financial services law.
• Strong academic background and big-law experience.
• Self-starter with excellent drafting skills.
• Ability to work in a high-performance, team-oriented environment.
• Admission to the California Bar.

Education

• JD from an ABA Accredited Law School.

Certifications

• Admission to the California Bar.

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage complex transactions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Work in a collegial and respectful environment.

Prestige, opportunity, diversity, and tremendous culture draw associates to this global conglomerate firm. With 200 practice areas, this firm is highly regarded and goes above and beyond with its efforts both within the firm and outside the firm. Current associates boast a wonderful work/life balance, as well as the ability to work with dedicated and leaders and just overall ?great people.? Associates welcome being part of a firm known to be a leader in inclusion. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.