Debt Finance Attorney: 1st-3rd year

Cooley LLP; Colorado; On-site; USD 225,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life insurance

Generous parental leave

Vacation time and holidays

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking candidates for opportunities in its Debt Finance practice, requiring 1 to 5 years of experience in debt financing transactions and a JD. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of secured lending and corporate law. The annual salary ranges from $225,000 to $365,000, depending on experience and location. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, generous parental leave, and significant vacation time. Candidates with less than one year of experience are discouraged from applying.

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of experience representing lenders and/or borrowers in debt financing.
• High academic achievement with training at a large law firm.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders, borrowers, and/or private equity sponsors in debt financing.
• Close transactions and draft documents related to secured lending.
• Handle issues lists in connection with debt financing transactions.

Skills

Experience in debt financing transactions

Knowledge of secured lending transactions

Familiarity with corporate law

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from a nationally recognized law school

Job description

Job Overview

Cooley LLP has opportunities available in the Debt Finance practice. 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.

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of experience representing lenders, borrowers and/or private equity sponsors in debt financing transactions.
• Ideal candidates will also have a working knowledge of secured lending transactions, experience in closing transactions, and 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.

EEO.

Compensation

The expected annual pay range for this position is $225,000-$365,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

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, 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.