Debt Finance Attorney: 1st-5th year

Cooley LLP; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Commuter benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Cooley LLP in Boston, MA is seeking a Debt Finance associate with 1–3 years of experience representing lenders, borrowers and private equity sponsors in debt financing transactions.

Candidates should have working knowledge of secured lending, experience closing transactions, and familiarity with drafting documents and issues lists. JD or equivalent required, with strong academics from a recognized law school; EOE.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of 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 issue lists in connection with debt financing.
• JD or equivalent with high academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school.

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders and borrowers in debt financing transactions in a law firm setting.
• Assist in closing debt financing transactions and coordinating related documentation.
• Draft loan agreements, security documents, and related issues lists.

Skills

Debt financing experience

Lenders/ borrowers experience

Document drafting

Attention to detail

Multi-projects

Education

JD degree

Job description

Please note candidates with less than one full year of experience should apply directly. We are not accepting resumes from search agencies for those with less than a full year of experience for this position.

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 candidates will also have (i) a working knowledge of secured lending transactions; (ii) experience in closing transactions and (iii) 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 are also preferred. All candidates must have a JD or the equivalent and have demonstrated high academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school, gained training and development experience at a large law firm, shown the ability to work on multiple diverse projects simultaneously, and produced work that reflects strong attention to detail. EOE.

The expected annual pay range for this position is $225,000-$260,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

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, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as accruing vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year and sick time at the rate of two weeks per year and 10 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.