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Guide Direct Lenders Through Complex Private Credit Transactions

Costa Mesa, California Full time 2-4 years
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Position overview

Our client is seeking an associate with at least two years of private credit, acquisition finance, or leveraged finance experience to join a growing Banking & Private Credit practice in Costa Mesa. The team represents arrangers and direct lenders in sophisticated financing transactions.

The Work

  • Advise arrangers and direct lenders in the structuring and execution of leveraged and acquisition financings.
  • Work on private credit transactions, including first- and second-lien loans, unitranche loans, mezzanine loans, and other junior capital structures.
  • Support asset-based lending matters, including financings involving first-in, last-out structures.
  • Address complex capital-structure issues involving subordination, security, and intercreditor arrangements.
  • Contribute to broadly syndicated loan transactions and financings involving financial sponsors, public companies, and other borrowers.
  • Work across matters ranging from middle-market financings to large, complex transactions, with exposure to clients and market participants across industries.

What You Bring

  • At least two years of experience in private credit, acquisition finance, or leveraged finance.
  • Experience or a demonstrated interest in lender-side financing work.
  • Knowledge of private credit and leveraged finance transaction structures.
  • Ability to analyze financing structures and address security, subordination, and intercreditor issues.
  • Experience with syndicated lending, asset-based lending, or acquisition financings is relevant.
  • Strong legal analysis, communication, and collaboration skills.

Why Consider It

Join a high-growth practice that continues to expand and is described as supportive and collegial.

The work offers exposure to arrangers and direct lenders, varied financing structures, and transactions ranging from middle-market matters to complex financings.

Compensation & Benefits

Comprehensive benefits are offered, and discretionary bonuses may be available depending on application circumstances and position.

The provided base-salary figure of approximately $235,000 is an estimate, not confirmed firm-stated compensation.

Confidentiality

This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.