Mid-Level to Senior Debt Finance Associate Attorney

3-15 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking a Mid-Level to Senior Debt Finance Associate Attorney for its Irvine, CA office. The candidate will play a crucial role in the growth of the private credit, acquisition financing, special situations, restructuring, and private equity practices.

Job Overview:

• Make a meaningful contribution to the strategic growth of key practices.
• Handle a diverse range of secured lending matters.
• Serve as a key member of deal teams, managing signings, closings, and drafting debt commitment papers.

Duties:

• Manage secured lending matters, including domestic and cross-border acquisitions, restructuring, and general corporate finance.
• Take responsibility for running signings and closings.
• Draft debt commitment papers and credit documentation.

Requirements:

• Admitted to and a member in good standing of the Texas Bar.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience as a key member of deal teams preferred.
• Exposure to direct lending, special situation financings, and restructuring helpful.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to and membership in good standing of the Texas Bar.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of secured lending matters.
• Ability to manage complex deal teams effectively.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of private equity-related corporate finance transactions is a plus.

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