Associate

Debt Finance Associate (1-5 years) — Los Angeles

  • LocationLos Angeles, California
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience1–5 PQE
  • Compensation$225k–$365k
  • PracticeFinance & Banking

A leading US law firm

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Well-regarded national law firm is seeking a Debt Finance associate to join its Los Angeles office. The role focuses on representing lenders, borrowers and private equity sponsors on a range of debt financing matters, with regular exposure to secured lending and acquisition financings.

Day-to-day work includes drafting and negotiating loan documents, preparing issues lists, and supporting deal closings. Ideal candidates will be comfortable with Article 9 UCC issues, commitment letters and other financing-related documentation, and will have experience working on multi-party financings and tight transaction timelines.

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary range. This is an opportunity to continue professional development at a large, transaction-focused practice with structured training and mentorship.

  • 1–5 years post-JD experience in debt finance or secured lending; candidates with less than one year of experience should not apply
  • Experience representing lenders, borrowers and/or private equity sponsors on financing transactions
  • Proven experience in document drafting, negotiating and closing financings; familiarity with Article 9 UCC preferred
  • JD (or equivalent) from an accredited law school and strong academic record; prior training at a large law firm advantageous

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