Commercial Finance Associate - Los Angeles

Buchalter, A Professional Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Buchalter, a Professional Corporation, seeks a junior associate for its Commercial Finance Group in Los Angeles. Ideal candidate has 1–3 years of experience in finance practice, preferably with secured lending and UCC Article 9 familiarity. CA license required.

Strong drafting, organizational, analytical, and communication skills are essential. Candidates will handle multiple matters and deadlines. Salary range and bonuses reflect experience and performance.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in finance law.
• Experience with secured lending and UCC Article 9.
• Active California license to practice law.

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders and borrowers in middle market financing transactions.
• Draft and negotiate loan documents and closing papers.
• Manage multiple matters and deadlines with accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Secured lending

UCC Article 9

Drafting

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Licensed to practice in California

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Los Angeles Office - Los Angeles, CA 90017

Salary Range: $160,000.00 - $220,000.00 Salary/year

We are looking for a junior associate to join our Commercial Finance Group in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience, preferably with a finance practice at an Am Law 100 or 200 firm. Candidates should have experience with secured lending transactions and familiarity with UCC Article 9. Experience representing lenders and borrowers in middle market financing transactions is highly preferred. The ideal candidate will also have strong drafting, organizational, analytical, and communication skills and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively. Candidates should also be licensed to practice in California.

Compensation

The reasonably expected pay scale for this position is $160 - 220k per year. This is an employer estimate and the salary offered within that range will depend on the candidate’s years of practice, relevant experience, and performance. Additionally, this position is eligible for annual performance bonuses based on productivity.

Benefits

• Employees and their families are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Employees are able to enroll in Buchalter’s 401(k) plan.

Buchalter was founded based on principles of inclusivity. Our Firm’s commitment to reflecting and enhancing the rich diversity of the clients and communities we serve is more than eight decades strong. Buchalter’s diversity of attorneys and staff provides clients with a greater breadth of creative talent and alternative approaches, and enriches our firm’s collaborative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment, benefiting all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In recruiting, we welcome the unique contributions that all candidates can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.