Debt Finance Attorney: 1st-3rd year

Cooley LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life insurance

Generous vacation time

Parental leave and fertility benefits

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a Debt Finance Attorney with 1-5 years of experience in debt financing transactions. Ideal candidates will represent lenders and borrowers, possess a JD from a recognized law school, and demonstrate a detailed-oriented approach to their work. The expected annual pay range for this position is $225,000–$365,000, with a benefits package including health insurance and generous parental leave. This is a full-time associate position located in New York, NY.

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of experience representing lenders, borrowers or private equity sponsors in debt financing transactions.
• Demonstrated high academic achievement.
• Training and development experience at a large law firm.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in debt financing transactions.
• Draft necessary documents and address related issues.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail.

Skills

Working knowledge of secured lending transactions

Experience in closing transactions

Familiarity with drafting documents

Knowledge of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code

Understanding of debt securities offerings

Education

JD or equivalent from a nationally recognized law school

Job description

Debt Finance Attorney: 1st-5th year role at Cooley LLP

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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 5 years of experience representing lenders, borrowers and/or private equity sponsors in debt financing transactions. Ideal candidates will also have:

• 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.

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–$365,000. 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.

Seniority Level: Associate

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Legal

Industry: Law Practice

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