Debt Finance Associate

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Job Overview

A globally recognized law firm is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney with experience in debt finance to join its Americas Banking practice. This is a high-impact opportunity for professionals looking to advance their legal careers in a cross-border transactional environment. The role involves representing top-tier financial institutions, corporates, and funds in complex domestic and international financing matters.

Location

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties

• Draft, review, and negotiate loan agreements, term sheets, commitment letters, and related documentation

• Manage deal teams through all stages of the financing lifecycle, from structuring to post-closing

• Conduct legal research and due diligence reviews

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, and transaction parties

• Prepare issues lists and track deal-related deliverables

• Support senior attorneys with client counseling and daily legal services

• Address post-closing deal administration needs (joinders, amendments, collateral issues)

• Deliver educational presentations and participate in professional development activities

• Mentor junior associates and contribute to firm-wide training initiatives

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in debt finance law

• Familiarity with sponsored finance, syndicated lending, borrower-side leveraged finance, direct lending, or private credit transactions

• Prior fund finance experience is a plus

• Proven ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously

• Commercial awareness and sound legal judgment under pressure

• Bar admission and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited U.S. law school

• LLM or equivalent foreign degree accepted

Certifications

• Admission to a U.S. State Bar (in good standing)

• Eligibility for bar admission in New York, Massachusetts, Florida, or California depending on office location

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation abilities

• Outstanding communication and client-relations skills

• High attention to detail and organizational excellence

• Time management under tight deadlines

• Collaborative approach with leadership and mentoring capacity

• Intellectual curiosity and proactive problem-solving mindset

• English fluency required; Spanish fluency is a plus

Benefits

• Annual performance-based bonus eligibility

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and disability coverage

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Paid vacation and parental leave programs

• Professional development and CLE support

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10537 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 301
Century City
California
United States 90025
Phone : (310) 444 0000
Fax : (213) 895-7306