Private Credit Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a highly skilled Private Credit Associate Attorney with approximately 6 years of experience in private credit and finance matters. The ideal candidate will have substantial lending experience, including borrower-side exposure, and a strong background in handling various financing transactions. This role demands expertise in cash flow deals, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations, with additional experience in asset-based financings, restructurings, and workouts considered a plus.

Duties:

• Represent clients in private credit and finance transactions, including structuring, negotiating, and documenting lending arrangements.
• Advise on and handle various financing transactions, such as cash flow deals, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations.
• Conduct thorough due diligence and risk assessment related to credit and finance matters.
• Draft and review loan agreements, security agreements, and other legal documents.
• Provide clients with strategic legal advice and guidance on financing structures and transaction risks.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and legal professionals to ensure comprehensive legal support and client representation.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and private credit and finance law best practices.
• Manage client relationships, including maintaining clear communication and addressing client needs effectively.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in private credit and finance matters at a nationally recognized law firm or other appropriate legal expertise.
• Demonstrated experience in lending, with borrower-side exposure considered a plus.
• Proven track record in handling various financing transactions, including cash flow deals, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations.
• Experience in asset-based financings, restructurings, and workouts is highly desirable.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar or eligibility for admission.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in California (or eligibility for admission).

Skills:

• Strong understanding of private credit and finance law, including relevant regulations and market practices.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills for complex legal documents.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for client interactions and team collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex legal issues and transactions.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and professionalism.

Providing sophisticated top-quality legal representation nationally and globally, this full-service law firm offers services in areas of corporate, financial services, litigation, real estate, commercial finance, intellectual property, and trusts and estates. The firm's clients include public and private companies, Fortune 100, government and nonprofit organizations, and individuals. The firm has a collaborative and collegial environment where the most talented team of lawyers and professionals create creative and strategic solutions for clients' needs. In addition, the firm has an innovative team that provides strategies using new processes and software. The firm is committed to providing pro bono service and sponsoring a variety of programs that support education, arts and culture, health and welfare, and human rights. Focused on attracting diverse talents the firm provides various training and mentoring programs for professional growth. This nationally recognized firm has all the features of a successful law firm: highly skilled attorneys, amazing staff, a supportive work environment, and a competitive salary with great benefits.