NewStructured Finance Associate Attorney Direct CounselStructured Finance Associate AttorneyLos Angeles, CA$235,000–$390,000 / yearLocations Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Baltimore, MD; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; Minneapolis, MN; New York, NY; Northfield, IL; Palo Alto, CA; Philadelphia, PA; Phoenix, AZ; Raleigh, NC; Reston, VA; Sacramento, CA; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; Short Hills, NJ; Washington, DC; Wilmington, DE. About the Role The successful candidate will join a nationally recognized Finance practice, advising clients on complex structured finance transactions involving commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS).
NewAssociate Finance (Growth Debt) - Los Angeles Direct CounselAssociate Finance (Growth Debt) - Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAJob Description Finance Associate (2+ Years) – Growth Debt / Private Credit Direct Counsel represents a well-regarded Am Law firm seeking a mid-level Finance Associate to join its market-leading Banking & Private Credit practice, with a focus on growth debt. The team is at the forefront of both syndicated lending and private credit markets, advising top-tier lenders, funds, and borrowers on complex, high-value transactions.
NewFinance Associate (Banking-Lender Side) - Orange County Direct CounselFinance Associate (Banking-Lender Side) - Orange CountyOrange, CAThis is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated attorney with at least 2 years of experience in private credit, leveraged finance, or acquisition finance to join a top-ranked team working with major arrangers and direct lenders. Job Description Direct Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm in its search for a skilled Finance Associate to join its Banking and Lender-Side Finance Practice .
NewMid-Level to Senior Finance Associate - Los Angeles Direct CounselMid-Level to Senior Finance Associate - Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA$260,000–$390,000 / yearThe role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse client base across industries on complex lender- and borrower-side matters, including syndicated lending, acquisition financings, and private credit transactions. Job Description Direct Counsel is representing a reputable law firm seeking a Mid-to-Senior Corporate Finance Associate to join its Corporate Finance Practice in Los Angeles.
NewPublic Finance Associate Keygent LLCPublic Finance AssociateEl Segundo, CA$85,000–$130,000 / yearCandidates should expect to: Actively participate in the planning, structuring, and execution of municipal bond transactions and manage the administrative aspects of the transaction process from initial pitch to final settlement, including: Perform and coordinate research and quantitative analysis to produce materials for current and prospective clients. In collaboration with key members of the Keygent team, contribute to the strategic growth activities associated with prospective and engaged leads including: Prepare and maintain various marketing materials, including presentations, pitchbooks, lists of comparable transactions, and market updates.
NewFinance Midlevel Associate Direct CounselFinance Midlevel AssociateLos Angeles, CA$225,000–$365,000 / yearJob Description Direct Counsel is assisting a leading law firm in hiring a highly qualified midlevel associate to join their market-leading finance practice in the Los Angeles office. The associate will focus on asset-based lending, with additional work in areas such as tech lending (recurring revenue financings), acquisition financings, and venture lending.
NewProject Finance Associate Attorney Am Law 100 Direct CounselProject Finance Associate Attorney Am Law 100Los Angeles, CA$260,000–$350,000 / yearJob Description Project Finance Associate Attorney – Am Law 100 Direct Counsel is seeking a Project Finance Associate Attorney with 3–5 years of experience to join a leading Am Law 100 law firm and its highly regarded Finance practice and Energy sector. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated project finance and tax credit transactions while gaining broad exposure to renewable energy and infrastructure matters.
NewEnergy & Infrastructure Finance Associate Attorney Direct CounselEnergy & Infrastructure Finance Associate AttorneyLos Angeles, CA$225,000–$435,000 / yearJob Description Energy & Infrastructure Finance Associate Attorney Direct Counsel is seeking an Energy & Infrastructure Finance Associate Attorney to join the Energy & Infrastructure practice of a prestigious Am Law firm in one of the following offices: Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Houston, Irvine (Orange County), Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Portland, Sacramento, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Seattle, Silicon Valley (Menlo Park), or Washington, D.C. The team advises developers, sponsors, investors, lenders, and other market participants on sophisticated financing transactions supporting renewable energy, infrastructure, and energy transition projects.
NewAffordable Housing Finance Attorney (Mid-Level) - Century City Direct CounselAffordable Housing Finance Attorney (Mid-Level) - Century CityLos Angeles, CA$310,000–$390,000 / yearThis is an excellent opportunity for a finance attorney with strong lender-side affordable housing and multifamily finance experience to work on sophisticated, nationwide transactions representing banks, financial institutions, and other leading lenders. Direct Counsel represents an AmLaw 50 firm seeking an experienced Affordable Housing Finance Attorney to join its growing Finance Practice Group.
NewBanking Associate Attorney (Leveraged Finance) Direct CounselBanking Associate Attorney (Leveraged Finance)Los Angeles, CA$260,000–$365,000 / yearThe successful candidate will join a premier national finance team representing lenders, private equity sponsors, and public and private company borrowers in sophisticated domestic and cross-border financing matters. This role offers exposure to a broad range of high-value financing transactions while working alongside nationally recognized finance attorneys in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
NewConsumer Finance Associate Attorney Direct CounselConsumer Finance Associate AttorneyLos Angeles, CA$260,000–$310,000 / yearLocations: Austin, TX; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; Houston, TX; Jacksonville, FL; Los Angeles, CA; Madison, WI; Miami, FL; Milwaukee, WI; Nashville, TN; New York, NY; Orlando, FL; Raleigh, NC; Sacramento, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Silicon Valley, CA; Tallahassee, FL; Tampa, FL; Washington, DC. The team advises banks, credit unions, FinTech companies, non-bank lenders, servicers, consumer reporting agencies, and technology providers on a broad range of federal and state consumer finance laws, regulatory compliance, licensing, and enforcement matters.
NewProject Finance Associate Attorney Direct CounselProject Finance Associate AttorneyLos Angeles, CASalary: Competitive based on class year (approximately $235,000–$390,000+ ), plus discretionary bonus Direct Counsel is seeking a Junior Project Finance Associate to join a leading Am Law firm's nationally recognized Renewable Energy Project Finance practice. This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney with 2+ years of experience to work on cutting-edge renewable energy transactions involving wind, solar, and battery storage projects across the United States.
NewFinance (Corporate Debt) Associate Attorney Direct CounselFinance (Corporate Debt) Associate AttorneyLos Angeles, CA$225,000–$310,000 / yearThis is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with experience in commercial finance and corporate lending to join a nationally recognized finance practice representing borrowers, private equity sponsors, financial institutions, and other market participants in sophisticated financing transactions. Associates receive significant client exposure, meaningful responsibility, and hands-on experience advising on complex lending and private equity-backed financing matters while building a long-term career within a premier corporate finance practice.
NewDebt Finance Associate Attorney Direct CounselDebt Finance Associate AttorneyLos Angeles, CA$235,000–$390,000 / yearJob Description Direct Counsel is seeking a Debt Finance Associate with 2–6 years of experience to join a premier finance practice representing private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and corporate borrowers in sophisticated financing transactions. This is an exceptional opportunity for attorneys looking to work on complex domestic and cross-border financing matters, including leveraged acquisitions, secured lending transactions, recapitalizations, and debt restructurings.
NewEnergy / Project Finance Associate Attorney (Junior-Level) Direct CounselEnergy / Project Finance Associate Attorney (Junior-Level)Los Angeles, CASalary: Competitive based on class year (approximately $235,000–$390,000+ ), plus discretionary bonus Direct Counsel is seeking a Junior Energy / Project Finance Associate to join a leading Am Law firm's nationally recognized Renewable Energy Project Finance practice. The ideal candidate will work on sophisticated financing transactions involving wind, solar, and battery storage projects while gaining hands-on experience with project finance documentation and renewable energy development.
NewMedia & Entertainment Finance Associate Attorney Direct CounselMedia & Entertainment Finance Associate AttorneyLos Angeles, CA$310,000–$390,000 / yearThe role involves representing entertainment and media companies, financial institutions, private credit funds, and entrepreneurs in complex debt and equity financings involving media assets and businesses. Direct Counsel has partnered with a leading international law firm in seeking a mid-level finance associate to join its Sports, Media & Entertainment practice.
NewAffordable Housing Finance Attorney (Mid-Level) - Orange County Direct CounselAffordable Housing Finance Attorney (Mid-Level) - Orange CountyOrange, CA$310,000–$390,000 / yearThis is an excellent opportunity for a finance attorney with strong lender-side affordable housing and multifamily finance experience to work on sophisticated, nationwide transactions representing banks, financial institutions, and other leading lenders. Direct Counsel represents an AmLaw 50 firm seeking an experienced Affordable Housing Finance Attorney to join its growing Finance Practice Group.
NewReal Estate Finance Associate Attorney Orange County Direct CounselReal Estate Finance Associate Attorney Orange CountyOrange, CA$390,000–$420,000 / yearJob Description Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney to join its Real Estate Finance team in either Orange County, California or New York City . You’ll be part of a collaborative and experienced team that advises major institutional lenders and financial institutions on a broad range of commercial real estate finance matters.
NewMunicipal Finance Associate Attorney Direct CounselMunicipal Finance Associate AttorneyLos Angeles, CA$158,000–$205,000 / yearThe ideal candidate will have experience supporting municipal finance matters, strong drafting and analytical skills, and a demonstrated interest in public agency representation. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in advising public agencies and other participants in sophisticated municipal finance transactions throughout California.
NewLitigation Associate Attorney Consumer Finance Direct CounselLitigation Associate Attorney Consumer FinanceLos Angeles, CA$260,000–$435,000 / yearThe ideal candidate has substantial experience representing clients in the consumer lending industry and defending claims brought under federal and California consumer protection statutes, including class action matters. Compensation: $260,000–$435,000 Direct Counsel is seeking a Litigation Associate to join the Consumer Finance Litigation Practice of a leading Am Law firm in Los Angeles.