Private Equity Debt Finance Associate — Los Angeles

Mid-level associate role in a busy private equity debt finance team based in Los Angeles. The position focuses on financing work for sponsor-backed transactions, including leveraged buyouts, acquisition financings and corporate growth financings.

Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting and negotiating commitment papers, credit agreements and related collateral documents, and working with lenders, private credit providers and sponsor clients across complex financings. The team environment is collaborative and cross-practice.

• Prior experience representing private equity sponsors and/or banks and private credit lenders on term and revolving loan facilities for LBOs, acquisitions and growth financings
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating commitment letters, credit agreements and collateral/security documentation
• Outstanding academic credentials and prior comparable law firm experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; relevant bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly