About the Position:
Our client, a top Am Law 50 firm with a strong international footprint, has a new and active need for a debt finance attorney to join its Downtown Los Angeles office as an associate. The firm’s practice group advises banks, credit funds, and corporations on leveraged buyouts, asset-based loans, distressed lending, and restructurings.

Highlights:
· Named a top firm for associate satisfaction and retention by Chambers
· Named a top firm for career development by Chambers
· Outstanding opportunities for professional development

Responsibilities:
· Draft, review, and negotiate commitment letters, term sheets, and primary loan and security documentation, along with related ancillary deliverables
· Manage deal teams and processes from initial discussions through closing and post-closing matters, including due diligence and deal administration
· Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, and other transactional legal teams
· Mentor and train junior associates while collaborating with finance partners and teams across other offices on multi-jurisdictional transactions

Required Qualifications:
· 4+ years of debt finance experience, with preferred exposure to sponsored finance, syndicated lending, acquisition/leveraged finance, and/or direct lending and private credit transactions
· Strong academic credentials paired with excellent drafting, communication, and project management skills
· Proactive, resourceful self-starter with strong judgment and a genuine interest in domestic and cross-border financing work

Location:
Los Angeles – Downtown, CA (Hybrid)

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $310,000 – $420,000.