Mid-Level Debt Finance Associate Attorney

Job Title: Mid-Level Debt Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Palo Alto, CA, is seeking a skilled Mid-Level Debt Finance Associate Attorney to join its dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience handling upmarket bilateral, syndicated, and sponsor-backed deals for banks and private credit funds. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Duties:

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and promptly reply to correspondence.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Successfully meet deadlines and expectations and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships and collaborate with colleagues across departments.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in physical and sedentary activities, including extensive computer work, digital/virtual conference calls, and meetings as needed.
• Perform all other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Bar Admission in California.
• 5 years of experience handling upmarket bilateral, syndicated, and sponsor-backed deals for banks and private credit funds.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Attention to detail and sound business judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Research and problem-solving skills.
• Conceptual thinking and ability to influence others.
• Persuasive communication abilities.
• Management skills to handle complex legal transactions effectively.

Education and Certifications:

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar Admission in California.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good business judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Research and problem-solving skills.
• Conceptual thinking.
• Ability to influence others.
• Persuasive communication.
• Management skills to handle legal transactions effectively.

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Benefits Offered: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.