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Debt Finance Associate Direct Counsel

235K–390K
Onsite · Los Angeles, California
Posted August 8, 2026
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Overview

Direct Counsel seeks a Debt Finance Associate with 2–6 years of experience to lead complex domestic and cross-border financing transactions for private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers. This role involves negotiating and structuring secured and unsecured financing deals while delivering market-leading results in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do7

  • 1Structure negotiate and document secured and unsecured financing transactions for borrowers and lenders
  • 2Advise clients on senior secured mezzanine subordinated debt and acquisition financing transactions
  • 3Draft and negotiate credit agreements security documents and intercreditor agreements
  • 4Support leveraged buyouts mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions
  • 5Assist with loan workouts restructurings and amendments to existing credit facilities
  • 6Coordinate with private equity sponsors corporate borrowers lenders and opposing counsel throughout transaction lifecycles
  • 7Collaborate with attorneys across M&A private equity tax restructuring and capital markets practices

Requirements6

  • 12–6 years of debt finance leveraged finance banking or related transactional experience
  • 2Experience representing borrowers and lenders in complex financing transactions
  • 3Leveraged finance expertise particularly in mergers and acquisitions
  • 4Outstanding drafting negotiation analytical and project management skills
  • 5Expert knowledge of academic credentials and attention to detail
  • 6California Bar admission preferred or eligibility to practice in California

Salary Insight

$235 - $390k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationLos Angeles, California

Required Skills

draftingnegotiationanalyticalproject managementleveraged financecredit agreement draftingsecurity documentsintercreditor agreements
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