Banking and Finance Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Banking and Finance Associate with three to six years of experience to join their practice in Sacramento, CA. The role involves representing lenders and borrowers in various debt financings, including private credit transactions, receivables financings, and syndicated credit facilities.

Duties

• Represent lenders and borrowers in domestic and international debt financings.
• Handle private credit transactions and receivables financings.
• Engage in structured credit and distressed financings.
• Participate in syndicated credit facilities and growth capital financings.

Requirements

• Three to six years of relevant law firm experience.
• Highly motivated with superior client service skills.
• Member of the Bar in a U.S. State.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Bar membership in a U.S. State.

Skills

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs and family care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program and compensated time off through a Flexible Time Off program.
• Paid holidays.

This preeminent California firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: Litigation, Corporate, Tax, Environmental, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. The Sacto office has strong litigation, IP, government, securities, finance, and antitrust practices. Many of the firm's top clients are investment banks, but, in recent years, the firm has expanded its intellectual property litigation practice. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a $10,000 bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable hour levels above 1,950.