Junior Debt & Secured Finance Associate

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Enhanced mentor program

Job summary

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is seeking lateral associates in our Finance group for our Palo Alto or Los Angeles offices. The ideal candidate brings expertise in drafting and negotiating commitment papers, security agreements, credit agreements, and other loan documents, with strong UCC and corporate experience.

A background in data center or digital infrastructure work is a plus. We offer a mentor program and a hybrid work model with in-office presence Monday through Thursday and

Qualifications

• Expertise drafting and negotiating commitment papers, security agreements, credit agreements, and other loan documents.
• UCC experience and general corporate experience.
• Experience with data center or digital infrastructure work a plus.
• High level of academic achievement and peer firm experience.

Skills

UCC experience

General finance experience

Loan documents drafting

Data center/digital infra

Job description

Overview

• The role requires expertise in drafting and negotiating commitment papers, security agreements, credit agreements, and other loan documents.
• Candidates should possess UCC experience and general corporate experience.
• Experience with data center or digital infrastructure work is considered a plus.
• Lateral associates are offered an enhanced mentor program specifically focused on professional transitions.
• The firm operates a hybrid work model, requiring in-office presence Monday through Thursday, with opportunities for remote work during specified periods throughout the year.

Posting details

Skadden’s Finance group is looking for outstanding lateral candidates (class of 2025-2023) with general finance experience to sit in our

Palo Alto

or

Los Angeles

offices. The ideal candidate has expertise drafting and negotiating commitment papers, security agreements, credit agreements, and other loan documents, UCC experience as well as general corporate experience. Experience with data center or digital infrastructure work a plus. High level of academic achievement and peer firm experience preferred. The starting base salary for this position is expected to be between $225,000 to $260,000 annually. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law. This position may be eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus.

Associates who join Skadden laterally participate in an enhanced mentor program, which specifically focuses on the unique needs experienced attorneys face during professional transitions.

These efforts, along with our

professional development and other Skadden benefits

, including a hybrid work model*, offer a dynamic environment where all can shape their own career trajectories while contributing to groundbreaking legal work. We also have an extensive pro bono program that allows attorneys to devote, and receive credit for, time for myriad causes that spark their interests and matches those interests with the legal needs in the community.

*Our current hybrid work model consists of working Monday through Thursday in the office. Attorneys also receive the opportunity to work remotely for specified periods throughout the year.

EEO Statement

Skadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, disability, any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, or stalking.

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