Debt Finance Attorney

Cooley LLP; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooley LLP is seeking a candidate with extensive debt financing experience to represent lenders, borrowers, and private equity sponsors in complex transactions. The ideal applicant will have a solid background in secured lending, document drafting, and closing experience, with knowledge of Article 9 of the UCC and related financing instruments.

A background from a large law firm and strong academic credentials are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience representing lenders, borrowers, and/or private equity sponsors in debt financing transactions.
• Working knowledge of secured lending transactions and closing experience.
• Familiarity with drafting documents and issues lists for secured lending and debt financing.
• Preferred knowledge: Article 9 of the UCC, acquisition financing, debt securities offerings.
• Background: training at a large law firm and strong academic achievement.

Skills

Debt financing experience with lenders

Lenders/borrowers/PE sponsors in debt

Education

J.D. from a nationally recognized law school

Job description

Overview

• Candidates must have experience representing lenders, borrowers, and/or private equity sponsors in debt financing transactions.


• Ideal candidates possess a working knowledge of secured lending transactions and experience in closing transactions.


• Familiarity with drafting documents and issues lists in connection with secured lending and debt financing is expected.


• Preferred knowledge includes Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, acquisition financing (including commitment letters), debt securities offerings (including high yield and/or convertible notes), and general corporate law.


• Required background includes training and development experience gained at a large law firm and demonstrated high academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school.