Debt and Leveraged Finance Counsel or Senior Associate Attorney

A law firm in San Francisco is seeking a qualified Debt and Leveraged Finance Counsel or Senior Associate Attorney. The successful candidate will have 5-8 years of leveraged/banking finance experience with a focus on borrower representation.

Job Overview:

• Work on a diverse range of debt and finance transactions, including syndicated credit facilities, asset-based loan facilities, working capital facilities, subordinated loans, equipment leasing facilities, and acquisition financings.
• Represent borrowers in various debt transactions.
• Experience with out-of-court insolvency or restructuring transactions is a plus.
• Superior academic credentials and excellent communication skills are essential.

Duties:

• Handle a wide variety of debt and finance transactions.
• Represent borrowers in syndicated credit facilities and other debt transactions.
• Negotiate and draft financing agreements and related documents.
• Provide legal advice on insolvency and restructuring matters.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to achieve transactional goals.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a top-tier law school.
• Admission to the Bar.
• 5-8 years of leveraged/banking finance experience with a focus on borrower representation.
• Strong understanding of debt financing structures and documentation.
• Experience with out-of-court insolvency or restructuring transactions is desirable.

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively.
• Experience or affinity for technology and/or life sciences companies is advantageous.

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive salary.
• Health care coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation days.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Discretionary, performance-based bonus.

The San Francisco office of this highly profitable, full-service firm has grown significantly in recent years and has worked on some of the most interesting and complex technology transactions in the world. Although the firm practices in loosely-organized Corporate, Litigation, Intellectual Property, and Tax groups, the San Francisco office focuses primarily on Corporate and Intellectual Property work. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and most associates believe the firm is truly a great place to work.