Our client is seeking a finance associate for its Los Angeles team to work on private credit and fund finance transactions. This opportunity offers hands-on involvement across the deal lifecycle, representing a range of finance market participants in domestic and cross-border matters.
The Work
- Support complex finance transactions from inception through closing and post-closing, coordinating timelines, transaction workstreams and communications among the parties.
- Draft, review, negotiate and revise finance and other transaction documents, including ancillary agreements and disclosure materials.
- Conduct legal due diligence, assess findings, identify legal and business risks, and develop practical recommendations for clients.
- Work with lead arrangers, direct lenders, subscription-line lenders and NAV lenders, as well as borrowers, issuers and corporates.
- Participate in transaction structuring and negotiations, addressing relevant legal, regulatory, business, operational and governance considerations.
- Coordinate closings, including closing documentation, signature collection, funds flow and post-closing obligations.
What You Bring
- At least two years of relevant experience in leveraged finance, fund finance, private credit, debt capital markets and/or structured finance.
- Experience handling finance transactions and supporting matters through execution and closing.
- Strong drafting, document review and negotiation capabilities.
- Ability to conduct legal research and due diligence, analyze risks, and provide practical recommendations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, organization and attention to detail.
- Sound professional judgment and the ability to manage competing priorities independently and collaboratively.
- JD from an accredited law school and admission to practice in the state where the position is based.
Why Consider It
The work spans private credit and fund finance and includes direct exposure to a varied client base of lenders, arrangers, borrowers, issuers and corporates.
Associates can contribute throughout transactions, from diligence, structuring and negotiation through closing and post-closing.
The stated annual hiring range is $235,000–$310,000, depending on qualifications; the role also includes medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k), ongoing professional development and a potential hybrid arrangement determined at hiring.
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.