Job Description
The Los Angeles or Century offices of Holland & Knight seek an Associate to join its Financial Services group, which is a national debt finance practice. Candidates should have 2 to 3 years of experience representing financial institutions and non-bank lenders in a variety of complex financing transactions, including sponsor-backed acquisition financings, asset-based and cash flow lending, subordinated debt, first-out last-out financings, and mezzanine transactions. Clients will include some of the world’s leading financial institutions and debt funds. A strong academic background is required as well as meaningful big-law experience in sophisticated transactions. Candidates with transactional (corporate/M&A) experience, who are looking to transition into finance, are welcome to apply.The candidate must be a self-starter with strong drafting skills as well as the ability and desire to interface directly with clients and opposing counsel, and the tenacity to drive transactions to closing. Holland & Knight provides its professionals with tangible opportunities for professional growth and advancement. The successful candidate will be joining a team of diverse individuals who enjoy working in a high-performance environment rooted in a culture of mutual respect and teamwork. Admission to the California Bar is required. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, representative transactions, and transcript. This position will be filled in California. In accordance with applicable Pay Transparency Laws, the pay range for this position in this location is $235,000 - $260,000/yr. This range may not be applicable to other locations. An individual's actual compensation will depend on the individual's qualifications and experience. JD from an ABA Accredited Law School Admission to the California Bar required 2 to 3 years of experience, preferably in big law