Debt Finance Attorney: 1st-3rd year

Cooley LLP; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Generous parental leave

Paid vacation time

Job summary

Cooley LLP in San Diego is offering an opportunity in the Debt Finance practice for candidates with 1 to 3 years of experience. The ideal candidate will represent lenders, borrowers, and private equity sponsors in debt financing transactions while having strong attention to detail.

The position offers an expected annual pay range of $225,000 to $260,000 along with a full range of benefits including medical, life insurance, and generous parental leave.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience representing lenders, borrowers and/or private equity sponsors in debt financing transactions.
• Working knowledge of secured lending transactions.
• Experience in closing transactions.
• Familiarity with drafting documents and issues lists.
• Knowledge of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code.
• High academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school.

Job description

Cooley LLP has opportunities available in the Debt Finance practice. Candidates must have 1 to 3 years of experience representing lenders, borrowers and/or private equity sponsors in debt financing transactions.

Ideal qualifications

• Working knowledge of secured lending transactions
• Experience in closing transactions
• Familiarity with drafting documents and issues lists in connection with the same
• Knowledge of 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
• JD or equivalent, high academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school, training and development experience at a large law firm, ability to work on multiple diverse projects simultaneously, and strong attention to detail

EOE.

Compensation

The expected annual pay range for this position is $225,000–$260,000. Final offer may vary based on geographic location, experience and skillset.

Benefits

We offer a full range of elective benefits including 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, and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, employees receive firm‑paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short‑term medical benefits, accruing vacation time at a rate of four weeks per year, sick time at a rate of two weeks per year, and ten paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.