Debt Finance Attorney

New Gig Solutions is working with a well-established, multi-office U.S. law firm is growing its corporate finance practice in Los Angeles and has an immediate opening for an experienced debt finance attorney. The firm has spent decades building a reputation among corporate and institutional clients for deep technical skill paired with hands-on, relationship-first service, and its finance group regularly handles complex, high-value transactions on behalf of both lenders and borrowers.

This is a confidential search. We're looking for a candidate with 6+ years of substantive debt finance experience to join the corporate group's Los Angeles office; full firm details are shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation.

The Role -

• Representing lenders and borrowers across a range of complex debt financing transactions, including leveraged buyouts, acquisition financings, private credit deals, and corporate growth capital
• Negotiating and drafting credit agreements, commitment letters, term sheets, security documents, intercreditor agreements, issues lists, legal opinions, and related transactional documents
• Leading due diligence teams and coordinating with specialists across practice groups
• Managing deal teams and transaction matters from initial structuring through closing and post-closing, with minimal supervision
• Mentoring and overseeing junior associates on deal execution

The Right Fit -

• 6+ years of substantive debt finance experience at a law firm, representing institutional lenders, private credit funds, and/or borrowers
• Strong academic credentials and a J.D. from an accredited law school
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex matters independently and lead cross-functional deal teams
• A collaborative mindset and comfort operating in a team-based environment
• Active California bar membership, or eligibility to obtain promptly