Mid-Level Debt Finance Associate Attorney

2-11 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm in East Palo Alto, CA, is seeking a Mid-Level Debt Finance Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience handling upmarket bilateral, syndicated, and sponsor-backed deals for banks and private credit funds. They must possess a strong academic background from nationally recognized schools and be admitted to practice in CA.

Duties:

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence efficiently and responsively.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work products.
• Successfully meet deadlines and expectations, and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activities, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
• Perform all other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in handling upmarket bilateral, syndicated, and sponsor-backed deals for banks and private credit funds.
• Strong academic background from nationally recognized schools.
• Admission to practice in CA.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Team player with the ability to foster positive work relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research databases.

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