Debt Finance Attorney: 1st-5th year

Cooley LLP is hiring for a Debt Finance Associate with 1–5 years of experience representing lenders, borrowers and/or private equity sponsors in debt financing transactions. Please note candidates with less than one full year of experience should apply directly and Cooley is not accepting resumes from search agencies for those with less than a full year of experience for this position.

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-$365,000. 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. 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, 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
• Industries:
  Law Practice

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