Debt Finance Associate

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An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Banking Associate to join a top-tier lender-side finance practice based in Los Angeles
. This role sits within a high-growth private credit and leveraged finance team that advises leading arrangers and direct lenders on some of the most complex and high-value financing transactions in the market.

This is an excellent opportunity for an associate who wants exposure to cutting-edge private credit work, close client contact, and the chance to play a meaningful role on sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

• Advise lenders, arrangers, and direct lending platforms on private credit, acquisition finance, and leveraged finance transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate credit agreements and related financing documentation, including first lien, second lien, mezzanine, and unitranche facilities.
• Support financing aspects of acquisitions, refinancings, recapitalisations, and growth transactions.
• Work closely with senior lawyers and partners on complex deal structures and execution.
• Manage multiple transactions simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Collaborate across offices with a nationally integrated banking and finance team.

• JD required; admission to the California Bar or eligibility to waive in.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in private credit, acquisition finance, or leveraged finance at a leading law firm.
• Strong experience representing lenders or arrangers.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and pragmatically.
• Ability to take on increasing responsibility and work directly with clients.
• Highly competitive compensation ($235,000 - $390,000) and bonus structure, aligned with top-of-market standards.
• Exposure to market-leading private credit clients, including major credit funds, asset managers, and financial institutions.
• Opportunity to work on landmark financings with significant market impact.
• Supportive, collegial, and growth-oriented team culture.
• Access to exceptional training, resources, and long-term career development within a globally recognised finance practice.

If you are interested in this position and meet the requirements, please click “apply now” to submit an up-to-date resume.

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