Acquisition Finance Associate

Sonder Consultants; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonder Consultants, a U.S. law firm in Los Angeles, seeks an Acquisition Finance associate to advise sponsors, borrowers and lenders on sophisticated financing matters. You will engage in complex domestic and cross-border financings, taking significant responsibility and collaborating with seasoned partners on market-leading mandates.

The role offers exposure to high-value transactions and opportunities for long-term career progression within a top-tier practice.

Qualifications

• Class of 2021 or equivalent level of experience.
• Experience advising on acquisition finance, leveraged finance and other complex lending transactions.
• Strong experience representing sponsors, borrowers and/or lenders on sophisticated financing matters.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and negotiation skills with strong technical knowledge of financing documentation.
• Ability to manage complex transactions and multiple workstreams with a high degree of autonomy.
• Strong communication and client management skills with a commercial approach to delivering advice.

Responsibilities

• Advise on acquisition and leveraged finance transactions for sponsors, borrowers and lenders.
• Handle complex domestic and cross-border financings with significant responsibility.
• Collaborate with partners to deliver high-value, market-leading mandates.
• Manage multiple workstreams and maintain autonomy in execution.

Skills

Acquisition finance

Leveraged finance

Client representation

Drafting & negotiation

Autonomy

Client communication

Education

JD / equivalent

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Acquisition Finance practice of an elite U.S. law firm in Los Angeles.

Working as part of a highly regarded finance team, you'll advise leading private equity sponsors, financial institutions, corporate borrowers and other market participants on sophisticated acquisition and leveraged finance transactions. The role offers exposure to complex domestic and cross-border financings, with the opportunity to take significant responsibility and work closely with experienced partners on high-value, market-leading mandates.

Requirements

• Class of 2021 or equivalent level of experience.
• Experience advising on acquisition finance, leveraged finance and other complex lending transactions.
• Strong experience representing sponsors, borrowers and/or lenders on sophisticated financing matters.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and negotiation skills with strong technical knowledge of financing documentation.
• Ability to manage complex transactions and multiple workstreams with a high degree of autonomy.
• Strong communication and client management skills with a commercial approach to delivering advice.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a market-leading Acquisition Finance practice offering sophisticated transactional work, exposure to prestigious clients, significant responsibility and excellent long-term career progression.