Debt Finance Attorney: 1st-5th year
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Law/Legal
Legal Counsel, Lawyer, Financial Law, Litigation
Position
Debt Finance Attorney: 1st‑5th year at Cooley LLP
Applicants 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.
QualificationsCooley 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. Ideal candidates will also have (i) a working knowledge of secured lending transactions; (ii) experience in closing transactions and (iii) familiarity with drafting documents and issues lists in connection with the same.
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 are also preferred. All candidates must have a JD or the equivalent and have demonstrated high academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school, gained training and development experience at a large law firm, shown the ability to work on multiple diverse projects simultaneously, and produced work that reflects strong attention to detail.
EOE.
The expected annual pay range for this position is $225,000-$365,000. The final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skill set of the candidate.
Benefits- Medical insurance
- Health savings account with applicable medical plan
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Pre‑tax commuter benefits
- Life insurance (firm‑paid)
- Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance (firm‑paid)
- Long‑term care coverage
- Backup care for children and/or adults
- Other parental support benefits
- Firm‑paid short‑term medical benefits
- Accruing vacation time at a rate of four weeks per year
- Sick time at a rate of two weeks per year
- 10 paid holidays each year
- Generous parental leave
- Fertility benefits
- Benefit orientation for new employees
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