Mid-Level to Senior Debt Finance Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Mid-Level to Senior Debt Finance Associate Attorney for its Irvine, CA office. The candidate will play a crucial role in the growth of the private credit, acquisition financing, special situations, restructuring, and private equity practices.

Job Overview:

• Make a meaningful contribution to the strategic growth of key practices.
• Handle a diverse range of secured lending matters.
• Serve as a key member of deal teams, managing signings, closings, and drafting debt commitment papers.

Duties:

• Manage secured lending matters, including domestic and cross-border acquisitions, restructuring, and general corporate finance.
• Take responsibility for running signings and closings.
• Draft debt commitment papers and credit documentation.

Requirements:

• Admitted to and a member in good standing of the Texas Bar.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience as a key member of deal teams preferred.
• Exposure to direct lending, special situation financings, and restructuring helpful.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to and membership in good standing of the Texas Bar.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of secured lending matters.
• Ability to manage complex deal teams effectively.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of private equity-related corporate finance transactions is a plus.

This AmLaw firm provides it's associates with excellent partners, high quality work, a transparent pay policy, and numerous pro bono opportunities. Attorneys get substantive experience early-on in their careers. Theres no billing requirement at this firm, and the work does not overwhelm the associates here. Vacations are very doable, and associates report they arent bothered during those precious days. The firm has a very collegial atmosphere. According to the associates, firm social life is available, but not expected.