Banking and Finance Mid-Level and Senior Associates

Job Overview

A law firm seeks mid-level and senior associates to join its Banking and Finance Group in Redwood Shores, CA. This position offers a broad-based practice with opportunities for expert training, mentorship, and exposure to high-profile clients and innovative matters. The role involves significant interaction with partners and clients, focusing on complex financings across various industries.

Duties

• Structure, negotiate, and implement complex financing transactions.
• Draft and negotiate commercial terms grids, commitment letters, and definitive documentation.
• Execute and manage deals effectively.
• Supervise, mentor, and train junior associates.
• Coordinate with other groups within the firm.

Requirements

• 3-7 years of meaningful experience in leveraged finance transactions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines.
• Excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills.
• Strong market knowledge.

Education

• High level of academic achievement required.

Certifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

• Expert training and mentorship.
• Exposure to cutting-edge matters and top-tier clients.

The Silicon Valley office of this highly-respected, full-service commercial law firm represents high-technology companies in a wide variety of areas, including: corporate finance, securities, mergers & acquisitions, venture capital, and intellectual property litigation. The firms attorneys are highly intelligent and incredibly accomplished; many are registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The work atmosphere is described as very intense; however, many associates include co-workers among their closest friends according to one, there is definitely a work hard, play hard environment. In our experience, lateral hiring is very sensitive to economic conditions. Salaries are extremely competitive; bonuses are merit-based.