Debt Finance Associate

A law firm seeks an experienced Debt Finance Associate to join their dynamic team in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will have 2-6 years of experience in structuring, documenting, and negotiating secured and unsecured financing transactions. The role will involve both borrower and lender-side work, including senior secured, mezzanine, subordinated debt transactions, and loan workouts. Candidates with leveraged finance experience, particularly in mergers and acquisitions, are highly preferred.

Duties:

• Draft and negotiate various financing agreements, including secured and unsecured loans, acquisition financings, and loan workouts.
• Advise both borrowers and lenders on the full spectrum of financing transactions.
• Work on complex debt capital market transactions, ensuring alignment with client needs and market trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide strategic solutions to clients involved in high-stakes, large-scale transactions.
• Support clients in navigating leveraged finance matters, particularly in the context of mergers and acquisitions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and legal developments relevant to debt finance.

Requirements:

• 2-6 years of experience in debt finance or a related field.
• Proven experience in structuring, documenting, and negotiating both secured and unsecured financing transactions.
• Experience in acquisition financings and loan workouts.
• Background in leveraged finance, especially in relation to mergers and acquisitions, is preferred.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in California.

Skills:

• Strong legal drafting and negotiation abilities.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A deep understanding of debt finance market trends and legal frameworks.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Be a part of a highly successful, full-service law firm that counts among its esteemed clients many Fortune 250 firms. This firm has a reputation for treating associates exceedingly well. The branch office of a large international law firm, this firm's practice has consistently been strong in the litigation, corporate and tax fields; however, the firm also has made a definite commitment to intellectual property related work in the Los Angeles legal market. The Los Angeles branch has a full book of business involving some of the biggest movers and shakers on the national and international scene. An aggressive development track has associates achieving partner status in a very limited amount of time compared to other national firms of its stature. This firms is generally seeking the best and the brightest--meaning it is most willing to consider associates from top schools and firms.