Debt Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Debt Finance Associate Attorney with 2-6 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have expertise in structuring, documenting, and negotiating secured and unsecured financing transactions. Preference will be given to those with leveraged finance experience, especially in mergers and acquisitions.

Duties:

• Structure, document, and negotiate secured and unsecured financing transactions.
• Handle senior secured, mezzanine, and subordinated debt transactions.
• Manage acquisition financings and loan workouts.
• Provide legal counsel to both borrowers and lenders.
• Conduct due diligence and prepare relevant documentation.
• Collaborate with clients and other legal professionals to achieve optimal outcomes.

Requirements:

• 2-6 years of relevant legal experience.
• Demonstrated ability in structuring, documentation, and negotiation of financing transactions.
• Experience with senior secured, mezzanine, and subordinated debt transactions.
• Proficiency in acquisition financings and loan workouts.
• Leveraged finance experience, particularly in mergers and acquisitions, preferred.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar in California.

Skills:

• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in relevant legal research tools and software.

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 San Francisco legal market. 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.