Debt Finance Attorney: 1st-5th year
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Law/Legal
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
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Please note candidates with less than one full year of experience should apply directly. We are not accepting resumes from search agencies for those with less than a full year of experience for this position.
Cooley LLP has opportunities available in the Debt Finance practice. Candidates must have 1 to 5 years of experience representing lenders, borrowers and/or private equity sponsors in debt financing transactions.
Key Responsibilities & Qualifications- Working knowledge of secured lending transactions.
- Experience in closing debt financing transactions.
- Familiarity with drafting documents and issue lists related to debt financing.
- Knowledge of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, acquisition financing (including commitment letters), debt securities offerings (including high yield and/or convertible notes), and general corporate law.
- JD or equivalent law degree with high academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school.
- Training and development experience at a large law firm.
- Ability to work on multiple diverse projects simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail reflected in produced work.
EOE.
The expected annual pay range for this position is $225,000-$365,000. Final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.
We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. Benefit recipients also receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits, accruing vacation time (four weeks per year), sick time (two weeks per year), 10 paid holidays and generous parental leave and fertility benefits.
New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our benefits and resources.
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