Finance Associate Attorney

A law firm seeks an experienced Finance Associate Attorney to join its San Francisco office. The successful candidate will have 4+ years of experience in structured finance transactions, including securitization and other capital markets matters. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a team that specializes in complex financial transactions, offering significant exposure to high-profile clients and transactions.

Duties:

• Draft and review complex commercial contracts, including pooling and servicing agreements, administration agreements, indentures, and trust agreements.
• Provide legal opinions, including bankruptcy opinions, related to financial transactions.
• Manage financial transactions from start to finish, ensuring all transaction documents are properly prepared and executed.
• Oversee the work of junior associates and collaborate with senior attorneys to ensure smooth transaction processes.
• Handle all aspects of commercial law, including UCC matters, securities law, and bankruptcy-related issues.
• Advise clients on complex financial transactions and help solve intricate legal issues related to finance and lending.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in finance law, particularly with structured finance, securitization, and capital markets transactions.
• Solid understanding of commercial law, including UCC, securities law, and bankruptcy-related matters.
• Experience drafting complex legal documents such as trust agreements, indentures, and legal opinions.
• Ability to manage financial transactions, from drafting documents to overseeing junior associates and ensuring successful transaction closures.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with both junior and senior team members.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.

Certifications:

• Admitted to and in good standing with the California State Bar.

Skills:

• Expertise in structured finance and capital markets transactions.
• Excellent drafting, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple, complex transactions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with clients and team members.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines under pressure.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday leave.
• Retirement planning and wellness programs.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative and inclusive workplace environment.

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.