Debt and Leveraged Finance Counsel or Senior Associate Attorney

2-12 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in San Francisco is seeking a qualified Debt and Leveraged Finance Counsel or Senior Associate Attorney. The successful candidate will have 5-8 years of leveraged/banking finance experience with a focus on borrower representation.

Job Overview:

• Work on a diverse range of debt and finance transactions, including syndicated credit facilities, asset-based loan facilities, working capital facilities, subordinated loans, equipment leasing facilities, and acquisition financings.
• Represent borrowers in various debt transactions.
• Experience with out-of-court insolvency or restructuring transactions is a plus.
• Superior academic credentials and excellent communication skills are essential.

Duties:

• Handle a wide variety of debt and finance transactions.
• Represent borrowers in syndicated credit facilities and other debt transactions.
• Negotiate and draft financing agreements and related documents.
• Provide legal advice on insolvency and restructuring matters.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to achieve transactional goals.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from a top-tier law school.
• Admission to the Bar.
• 5-8 years of leveraged/banking finance experience with a focus on borrower representation.
• Strong understanding of debt financing structures and documentation.
• Experience with out-of-court insolvency or restructuring transactions is desirable.

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively.
• Experience or affinity for technology and/or life sciences companies is advantageous.

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive salary.
• Health care coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation days.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Discretionary, performance-based bonus.

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