Debt Finance Associate

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Job Overview:
A prominent law firm is seeking a skilled Debt Finance Associate for its Corporate Practice Group in Portland, OR. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience in structuring, negotiating, and documenting both secured and unsecured debt finance transactions. This role offers an opportunity to work on a range of complex debt finance matters across industries such as agribusiness, consumer products, technology, and forest products. The successful candidate will gain experience working with both company and lender-side clients, handling mid-market and larger transactions, and collaborating across practice groups and offices.

Location:

• Portland, OR

Duties:

• Structure, negotiate, and document secured and unsecured debt finance transactions.
• Manage leveraged finance transactions related to acquisitions, restructurings, and refinancings.
• Work directly with clients, partners, and cross-office teams.
• Produce client-ready documents independently and manage project workstreams.
• Collaborate on complex transactions with other team members.
• Engage in business development and participate in civic and professional organizations.
• Foster and maintain strong working relationships with clients.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience in debt finance transactions.
• Experience with sponsor-backed M&A and mezzanine, unitranche, and split-lien structures is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and document complex transactions.
• Proven track record of client service and maintaining strong relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong business and professional judgment.
• Interest in business development and community involvement.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active membership in or commitment to applying to the Oregon State Bar.

Skills:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a legal team.
• Good business judgment and desire to understand client goals.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Interest in engaging with diverse teams and clients.

Benefits:

• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).
• Hybrid work options and flexible schedules.
• Paid family and medical leave, including an on/off-ramp program for expecting parents.
• Generous health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D, EAP, FSA, and additional benefits.
• Firm-contributed health savings account and pre-tax transportation/parking plan.
• Up to 50 hours of billable credit for diversity, equity, and inclusion activities, as well as pro bono work.
• Sabbatical program for eligible attorneys.
• Participation in the ABA Well-Being Pledge, with a focus on employee well-being and satisfaction.
• Opportunities for involvement in firmwide DE&I programs and committees.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1750 Montgomery St Fl 1
San Francisco
California
United States 94111
Phone : (415) 464 6897
Fax : (213) 895-7306