Junior Banking & Finance Associate Attorney

Pay: $225,000.00 - $260,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on sophisticated, high-value financing transactions alongside accomplished attorneys at a leading international law firm.
• Gain hands-on experience with corporate finance, secured lending, credit facilities, and complex commercial financing arrangements.
• Choose between two desirable California locations: Los Angeles or Palo Alto.
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule with remote flexibility on Fridays and additional designated periods throughout the year.
• Accelerate your career through personalized mentorship, professional development, and exposure to complex transactions.
• Collaborate with talented legal professionals while advising prominent businesses, financial institutions, and investors.
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits and eligibility for a discretionary year-end bonus.

Location: Los Angeles, CA or Palo Alto, CA — Hybrid. Join our team in either office, working on-site Monday through Thursday with remote flexibility on Fridays. Additional remote work opportunities are available during designated periods throughout the year.

Note: We are seeking junior attorneys with 1+ years of transactional finance experience, ideally gained at a reputable law firm. Candidates should have experience with corporate financing, commercial lending, or secured lending transactions, including drafting or negotiating loan and financing documents.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are a highly respected international law firm known for handling sophisticated financial transactions and delivering innovative legal solutions to leading businesses and financial institutions.Our Finance practice brings together talented attorneys who thrive on collaboration, complex problem-solving, and meaningful client relationships. We are committed to helping our attorneys build exceptional careers through challenging work, outstanding mentorship, and professional development.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Junior Banking & Finance Associate Attorney to join our Los Angeles or Palo Alto team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your expertise in corporate finance and sophisticated lending transactions while working alongside experienced legal professionals.In this role, you will:

• Represent borrowers, lenders, and other transaction participants in sophisticated financing matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate credit agreements, commitment papers, security agreements, and other loan documentation.
• Assist with corporate financing, secured lending, and complex commercial credit transactions.
• Work on matters involving the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), including secured transactions and collateral arrangements.
• Conduct due diligence, identify transaction risks, and support financing closings.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys and clients to structure and execute financing transactions.
• Gain exposure to emerging sectors, including data centers, digital infrastructure, and technology-related financing opportunities.
• Develop your transactional skills while taking on increasing responsibility within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• 1+ years of experience in corporate finance, commercial lending, or other transactional finance matters.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, or negotiating loan and financing documents.
• Familiarity with credit agreements, security agreements, commitment papers, or related transactional documentation.
• Knowledge of UCC secured transactions and general corporate law.
• Strong legal drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and collaborate effectively with attorneys and clients.
• Experience at a reputable commercial law firm preferred.
• Strong academic credentials preferred.
• Experience with data center or digital infrastructure financing is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe exceptional attorneys thrive when they are challenged, supported, and empowered to grow.You will join a collaborative team that values mentorship, professional excellence, and meaningful contributions. From working on sophisticated financing transactions to building relationships with experienced attorneys and clients, you will have the opportunity to develop valuable skills and accelerate your legal career.Our hybrid work environment, comprehensive professional development programs, and commitment to pro bono service create a rewarding workplace where your career can flourish. Ready to take the next step in your finance law career? We would love to hear from you!

JPC-2513

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: CA bar license, 1+ yr of law firm transactional finance exp, exp drafting or negotiating loan/credit agreements

• Required Years as Associate: 1+

• Salary bands:

• 1+ yr | Class of 2025: $225,000

• 2+ yrs | Class of 2024: $235,000

• 3+ yrs | Class of 2023: $260,000

Submission Email / Name:

• Submit all candidates via their career portal [HERE]

• Directions: Please apply as an agency, not a write-in. Click “Apply Now” → “Are You an Agency” → Enter Jon’s email address.

• Must submit resume, transcript, AND cover letters.

• Note for Jon: Candidate decisions will be emailed to the submitting recruiter via the portal. No need to email candidate materials separately.

Quick Recruiter Reference

Skadden is a global Am Law 100 firm advising on sophisticated corporate finance transactions. Hiring a Junior Finance Associate in Los Angeles or Palo Alto for credit agreements, secured lending, commitment papers, and UCC matters. Target 1+ to 3 yrs of law firm finance transactional exp, ideally with loan documentation and peer-firm experience.

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• Location: Los Angeles, CA / Palo Alto, CA

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• Experience: 1+

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