Global Transportation Finance Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Global Transportation Finance Associate Attorney for their Los Angeles office. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling a variety of transactional matters related to transportation finance on a global scale. The following outlines the key responsibilities, requirements, qualifications, and skills associated with this position:

Job Overview:

The Global Transportation Finance Associate Attorney will play a pivotal role in advising clients on complex transactional matters related to transportation finance, including securitization, leveraged finance, secured lending, capital markets, private equity, project finance, structured finance, real estate finance, and aviation. The position requires strong contract drafting and negotiating skills, the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously, and a commitment to delivering exceptional legal services.

Duties:

• Advising clients on transactional matters related to transportation finance, including structuring and negotiating financing arrangements, loan agreements, and security documents.
• Conducting legal research and analysis to support client initiatives and transactions.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and regulatory filings.
• Managing client relationships and providing strategic guidance on legal issues affecting transportation finance transactions.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to facilitate successful deal closings.
• Staying informed about developments in transportation finance laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of transactional experience at a law firm.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: securitization, leveraged finance, secured lending, capital markets, private equity, project finance, structured finance, real estate finance, aviation.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiating skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
• J.D. degree (or its equivalent) and strong academic credentials.
• Admitted in (and in good standing with), or taking steps to become admitted in, the applicable jurisdiction.

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Bar in the applicable jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Proficiency in contract drafting and negotiation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality legal services.
• Knowledge of transportation finance laws and regulations.

This thriving law firm has a strong tradition of maintaining significant relationships with their clients. They employ over 300 attorneys and have seven international and domestic offices. Their Los Angeles office represents clients in a wide range of legal matters including antitrust and trade regulation, government contracts, health care, bank mergers and acquisition strategies, insurance, intellectual property litigation, complex litigation, construction, labor relations, data privacy and security, real estate, employment law, estate planning, transportation, and wage and hour compliance.