Cooley LLP
Job Summary
We are looking for an associate counsel to join our Debt Finance practice. Candidates must have 1 to 5 years of experience representing lenders, borrowers, and/or private equity sponsors in debt financing transactions. Ideal candidates will also have a working knowledge of secured lending transactions, experience closing transactions, and familiarity with drafting documents and issue lists related to such transactions.
Preferred knowledge includes Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, acquisition financing (including commitment letters), debt securities offerings (high‑yield and/or convertible notes), and general corporate law. All candidates must have a JD or equivalent, demonstrate high academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school, have training and development experience at a large law firm, be able to work on multiple diverse projects simultaneously, and produce work reflecting strong attention to detail. EOE.
Compensation: $225,000‑$365,000 annually, dependent on location, experience, and skill set.
Benefits: full range of elective benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long‑term care, backup care, parental support, firm‑paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short‑term medical benefits, accruing vacation (four weeks per year), sick time (two weeks per year) and 10 paid holidays. Generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees receive a detailed benefit orientation.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Legal
Industry: Law Practice
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Preferred knowledge includes Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, acquisition financing (including commitment letters), debt securities offerings (high‑yield and/or convertible notes), and general corporate law. All candidates must have a JD or equivalent, demonstrate high academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school, have training and development experience at a large law firm, be able to work on multiple diverse projects simultaneously, and produce work reflecting strong attention to detail. EOE.
Compensation: $225,000‑$365,000 annually, dependent on location, experience, and skill set.
Benefits: full range of elective benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long‑term care, backup care, parental support, firm‑paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short‑term medical benefits, accruing vacation (four weeks per year), sick time (two weeks per year) and 10 paid holidays. Generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees receive a detailed benefit orientation.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Legal
Industry: Law Practice
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