Corporate Finance Associate – Debt Capital Markets and Commercial Finance

Job overview

The Corporate Finance Associate – Debt Capital Markets and Commercial Finance role is hybrid in Palo Alto, CA; the posting also identifies San Francisco and New York as locations. The expected salary range is $225,000–$365,000 per year, depending on experience and associate year level, with possible discretionary merit-based bonuses. Direct Counsel is conducting a confidential search for an AmLaw 100 firm. The associate represents borrowers or issuers in sophisticated financing transactions, contributing legal analysis and drafting across credit facilities, venture lending, leveraged buyouts, and debt offerings.

What you'll do

• Represent borrowers or issuers in financing transactions, including credit facilities, venture lending, leveraged buyouts, and debt offerings
• apply experience with single-lender and syndicated credit facilities and structured financial instruments
• draft and analyze transaction documents.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

corporate finance associate

debt capital markets

commercial finance

palo alto ca

hybrid

direct counsel

amlaw 100 firm

credit facilities

venture lending

leveraged buyouts

$225k–$365k

paid parental leave

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Healthcare coverage, retirement benefits, paid parental leave, wellness programs, professional development support, and paid CLE and bar expenses.

Why this role

Seeks one to five years of experience in debt capital markets, commercial finance, or corporate finance. Borrower-side or issuer-side experience is preferred.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.