Debt Finance Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programs

Coaching and mentoring

New lawyer integration

ABA Well-Being Pledge

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Portland, OR seeks a debt finance associate with 3-5 years of experience to join its Corporate Practice Group. The role involves structuring, negotiating, and documenting secured and unsecured debt finance transactions with sponsor-backed M&A and intercreditor issues.

The candidate will engage directly with clients on complex transactions, collaborate with colleagues across offices, and manage multiple projects while delivering client-ready documents.

Qualifications

• Experience with secured and unsecured debt finance transactions.
• Familiarity with agribusiness, tech, and forest products.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a team.
• Commitment to client service and business development.

Responsibilities

• Structure, negotiate, and document debt finance transactions.
• Manage project workstreams and produce client-ready documents.
• Collaborate with colleagues across offices and practice groups.
• Engage directly with clients on complex transactions.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Business judgment

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a debt finance associate with 3-5 years of experience to join its Corporate Practice Group in Portland, OR. The associate will engage in structuring, negotiating, and documenting secured and unsecured debt finance transactions, sponsor-backed M&A, and intercreditor and collateral issues.

Duties

• Structure, negotiate, and document debt finance transactions.
• Manage project workstreams and produce client-ready documents.
• Collaborate with colleagues across offices and practice groups.
• Engage directly with clients on complex transactions.

Requirements

• Experience with secured and unsecured debt finance transactions.
• Familiarity with industries such as agribusiness, tech, and forest products.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work within a team.
• Commitment to client service and business development.

Education

JD from an accredited university.

Certifications

Active membership in or commitment to applying to the Oregon or Washington State Bar.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise business and professional judgment.

Engagement

In civic and professional organizations.

Benefits

• Training programs and retreats for skill development.
• Coaching and mentoring program.
• New lawyer integration resources.
• Participation in the ABA Well-Being Pledge.