Associate Attorney, Banking & Finance

Location: California

Salary: $260K – $420K

Experience: 3–7 Years

Advert Code: MLFS149

Associate Attorney, Banking & Finance (Across the US)

A globally respected finance practice is seeking a Banking & Finance Associate (3–7 years’ experience) to join its dynamic debt finance team. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex domestic and cross-border financing transactions representing lenders, borrowers, private credit funds, and institutional investors.

Associates in this practice gain exposure to sophisticated financing structures across a wide range of industries while collaborating with experienced attorneys in a fast-paced, international practice.

The Opportunity

You will work on a broad spectrum of financing matters involving both traditional and alternative lenders. The team regularly handles complex credit transactions including private credit financings, syndicated lending arrangements, and structured credit transactions.

Associates in this practice take on meaningful responsibility in structuring, documenting, and negotiating financing transactions while developing strong client-facing and deal management skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advise lenders and borrowers on domestic and international financing transactions
  • Assist with private credit transactions and growth capital financings
  • Support syndicated credit facilities and multi-lender lending structures
  • Work on receivables financings and structured credit transactions
  • Assist with distressed financings and restructuring-related lending matters
  • Draft and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, and related financing documentation
  • Manage transaction workstreams and coordinate deal execution through closing

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • 3–7 years of experience in banking, finance, or secured lending within a sophisticated law firm environment
  • JD required and prior experience working in a law firm
  • Experience advising lenders, borrowers, or private credit funds in complex financing transactions
  • Familiarity with structured finance, syndicated lending, or private credit transactions
  • Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
  • Strong client service mindset and the ability to work effectively in collaborative deal teams
  • Active membership in a U.S. state bar

Why This Role Stands Out

  • Opportunity to work on innovative and complex financing transactions across global markets
  • Exposure to private credit, structured finance, and syndicated lending structures
  • Strong mentorship and training within a highly regarded international finance practice
  • A collaborative environment that prioritizes professional growth and long-term career development

This role is ideal for finance associates seeking to expand their experience in sophisticated lending and structured finance transactions while working on complex matters within a leading global practice.

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Reference: MLFS149 · Posted 18 Mar 2026 by Freddie Stroud, Director · Corporate & Real Estate

Salary:
$260K – $420K

Location:
California

Discipline:
Finance

Job Code:
Associate Attorney – Banking & Finance

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