Senior Private Equity Finance Associate Attorney

A law firm seeks a Senior Private Equity Finance Associate Attorney with substantial experience in private credit, acquisition finance, or leveraged finance to join its thriving Private Equity Finance practice in Los Angeles. This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney looking to work in a high-growth, collaborative environment while handling complex financial transactions with corporate borrowers and private equity sponsors.

Duties:

• Represent corporate borrowers, private equity sponsors, and their portfolio companies in a variety of finance transactions.
• Lead and manage mid-cap and top-tier transactions related to acquisition finance, private credit, and leveraged finance.
• Collaborate closely with a dynamic team to draft, negotiate, and finalize critical finance-related legal documents.
• Provide strategic counsel to private equity sponsors on complex financing matters, ensuring transactions align with client goals.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of sensitive, privileged, and proprietary information, in line with firm policies.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in private credit, acquisition finance, or leveraged finance.
• Strong background in borrower-side representation, with a preference for candidates experienced in working with private equity sponsors.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume, complex finance transactions.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in California or eligible for admission.

Skills:

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills for client management.
• Ability to manage multiple high-stakes transactions in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid Time Off, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage.
• Additional benefits designed to support work-life balance.

This role provides a unique opportunity to join a growing, top-tier finance practice. Apply through our recruiting firm to be considered for this exclusive position!

This very prestigious Los Angeles firm has offices throughout the U.S. and the world. Their mega-power clients include top national and international corporations. The firm has a unique culture and produces very self-confident, easy-going, polished attorneys. This firm has a lot of power in Los Angeles and embraces attorneys from a variety of backgrounds in a very encouraging way. Additionally, the compensation at this firm is truly first-rate. New attorneys are encouraged to partake in the mentoring program and training opportunities. The firm has a very good management structure which appears to make partnership and advancement decisions for its associates in a very even-handed and fair manner.