Debt Finance 2027 Fall Associate

Cooley LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Health savings account (with medical)

Dental

Vision

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Life insurance

AD&D

Long-term care coverage

Backup care for children and/or adults

Other parental support benefits

Firm-paid life insurance

Firm-paid AD&D

LTD

Sick time

4 weeks vacation per year

10 paid holidays

Generous parental leave

Fertility benefits

Job summary

Cooley LLP’s Debt Finance practice seeks 3L law students to join the entry level class in our San Francisco office, with openings in New York, Santa Monica and Washington, DC. We are recruiting 2027 JD graduates for this position.

The role focuses on solving legal issues for entrepreneurs, investors, financial institutions and established companies, with a significant emphasis on technology, life sciences and other high-growth sectors.

Qualifications

• No prior debt finance experience required.
• High level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Solve legal issues for entrepreneurs, investors, financial institutions, and established companies with emphasis on technology, life sciences and other high growth industries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Professional environment experience

Education

Law degree from a recognized school

Job description

Overview

The Debt Finance practice group advises entrepreneurs, investors, financial institutions, and established companies, with a significant emphasis on technology, life sciences, and other high-growth industries.

Posting Details

Cooley LLP’s Debt Finance practice group is recruiting 3L law students (JD 2027) to join the entry level class in our New York, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Washington, DC offices. We are recruiting 2027 JD graduates for this position. Our lawyers solve legal issues for entrepreneurs, investors, financial institutions and established companies with a significant emphasis on technology, life sciences and other high growth industries.

Responsibilities

• Solve legal issues for entrepreneurs, investors, financial institutions, and established companies with a significant emphasis on technology, life sciences and other high growth industries.

Qualifications

• High level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school.
• Work experience within a corporate or professional environment.
• No prior debt finance experience required.
• High level of attention to detail and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Location

New York, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Washington, DC.

Salary

The expected salary for this position is $225,000.

Benefits

• Medical
• Health savings account (with applicable medical plan)
• Dental
• Vision
• Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Life insurance
• AD&D
• Long-term care coverage
• Backup care for children and/or adults
• Other parental support benefits
• Firm-paid life insurance
• Firm-paid AD&D
• LTD
• Short term medical benefits
• Accruing vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year
• Sick time at the rate of two weeks per year
• 10 paid holidays each year
• Generous parental leave
• Fertility benefits

New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

EOE