Our client is seeking a mid-level associate with 3–6 years of experience to join its Debt Finance group in Los Angeles. The position involves representing private equity sponsors, banks, and/or private credit lenders in financing transactions and preparing and negotiating core deal documentation.
The Work
- Represent private equity sponsors, banks, and/or private credit lenders in term and revolving loan facility transactions.
- Support debt financings for leveraged buyouts, including the negotiation and documentation of related facilities.
- Work on acquisition financings and corporate growth financings for sponsor and lender clients.
- Draft and negotiate commitment papers, credit agreements, and collateral documents.
- Engage with clients on financing documentation and transaction-related matters, contributing across the deal process.
What You Bring
- 3–6 years of experience in debt finance or a closely related practice.
- Experience representing private equity sponsors, banks, and/or private credit lenders in financing transactions.
- Experience with term and revolving loan facilities for leveraged buyouts, acquisition financings, and/or corporate growth.
- Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate commitment papers and credit agreements.
- Experience drafting and negotiating collateral documents.
Why Consider It
The role combines representation of private equity sponsors and lending-side clients with work on leveraged buyouts, acquisition financings, and corporate growth facilities.
Associates will work directly with core debt finance documents, including commitment papers, credit agreements, and collateral documents, offering a substantive mix of transactional matters and drafting and negotiation responsibility.
Compensation & Benefits
The estimated salary range is $260,000–$390,000, based on the 2026 Cravath base scale; this is an estimate, not 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.