Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm is seeking a Finance Associate Attorney with over four years of experience to join their team in San Francisco, or other office locations. This role involves working on highly structured finance transactions, including securitization and capital markets transactions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in commercial law, securities law, and bankruptcy-related matters. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team of experienced attorneys in a dynamic practice area.

Location:

• San Francisco, CA

Duties:

• Work on structured finance transactions, including securitization and other capital markets transactions.
• Draft complex commercial contracts such as pooling and servicing agreements, administration agreements, indentures, and trust agreements.
• Draft legal opinions, including bankruptcy-related opinions.
• Manage financial transactions by overseeing the work of junior associates, drafting and preparing transaction documents, and successfully closing transactions.
• Provide legal advice on commercial law matters, including the Uniform Commercial Code, securities law, and bankruptcy-related issues.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in finance law, particularly in structured finance, securitization, and capital markets transactions.
• Significant knowledge of commercial law, including the Uniform Commercial Code, securities law, and bankruptcy issues.
• Experience drafting complex commercial contracts and legal opinions.
• Ability to manage financial transactions, lead junior associates, and close transactions successfully.
• Must be admitted to and a member in good standing with the state bar in which the candidate is located.
• Resume, cover letter, and law school transcript required to apply.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the state bar in the jurisdiction of the office location (must be in good standing).

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of commercial law, securities law, and bankruptcy law.
• Excellent drafting skills, particularly in commercial contracts and legal opinions.
• Strong transaction management skills with the ability to lead teams and close complex deals.
• Ability to handle high-stress situations while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package (specific details not listed).
• Opportunities for professional growth in a large, well-established law firm.
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on complex financial transactions.

This California-based AmLaw100 firm is appealing for its professional culture, but relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. Famous for its corporate practice, the attorneys at this firm are proud of the work they perform and are always striving to do ?good work,? while still maintaining a healthy family- balance and interacting with their colleagues in firm-wide social events. The firm pays top-of-market compensation.