Finance Associate — Leveraged Finance & Lending, Los Angeles

An established national finance team is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Los Angeles office advising on leveraged and acquisition financings, broadly syndicated credit facilities, private credit and related lending matters. The role offers meaningful deal responsibility, client interaction and exposure to sponsor-backed and corporate borrowers across industries.

The position will involve drafting and negotiating credit agreements, security documents, debt commitment letters and closing deliverables, and managing transactions from documentation through closing. The team emphasizes collaborative deal teams, strong drafting standards and professional development.

Applicants must be admitted to practice in California. Competitive compensation and a full benefits package are offered.

• 3–7 years' finance / corporate transactional experience (lender and/or borrower-side)
• Substantial experience with broadly syndicated credit facilities, acquisition financings and private credit transactions
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for credit agreements, security agreements, commitment letters and closing deliverables
• Client-facing maturity, deal management capability and teamwork orientation; admitted in California