Private Equity Debt Finance Associate — San Jose

Mid-level associate role within a busy debt finance group in Silicon Valley focused on private equity-backed transactions. The position involves representing private equity sponsors, banks and private credit lenders on term and revolving facilities for leveraged buyouts, acquisition financings and corporate growth financings.

Day-to-day work includes drafting and negotiating commitment papers, credit agreements and collateral/security documents, and coordinating with deal teams across practices. The team is collaborative and regularly handles sophisticated sponsor- and lender-side financing matters.

• Several years' transactional experience in debt finance representing private equity sponsors and/or lenders
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating commitment letters, credit agreements and collateral/security documentation
• Strong academic credentials and prior law firm transactional experience
• Bar admission or prompt eligibility for admission in the relevant jurisdiction; excellent written and verbal communication skills