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June 10, 2024

Bay Area - Debt Finance Associates

BankingDebt FinanceLendingLeveraged FinanceMezzanine FinanceSecured FinanceUnsecured Finance
Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Los Angeles, San Francisco, Silicon Valley

Bay Area - Debt Finance Associates

Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Kirkland & Ellis LLPLos Angeles, San Francisco, Silicon Valley

Practice area

Banking · Debt Finance · Lending · Leveraged Finance · Mezzanine Finance · Secured Finance · Unsecured Finance

PQE

2-6 years

Locations

Los Angeles, California | San Francisco, California | Silicon Valley, California

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Debt Finance Associate position available in the Bay Area or Los Angeles offices.
  • Requires 2-6 years of post-qualification experience in financing transactions.
  • Core responsibilities include structuring, documenting, and negotiating secured and unsecured financing deals.
  • Work involves senior secured, mezzanine, and subordinated debt transactions.
  • Experience with acquisition financings and loan workouts is required.
  • Candidates must have advised both borrowers and lenders in financing transactions.
  • The practice primarily represents private equity funds and corporate borrowers.
  • Leveraged finance experience, particularly in the context of mergers and acquisitions, is preferred.
  • The hiring salary range for this position is $235,000 - $390,000.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Kate Reder Sheikh
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kate Reder Sheikh

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?

    Ryan Kidman joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's San Francisco office in the Corporate group.

    I cannot recommend Kate highly enough. She knows the Bay Area market intimately and is able to leverage that knowledge to give actionable, tailored advice (down to the specific interviewer). Kate is a true counselor and advisor and it was a privilege to work with her.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Ryan Kidman

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • San Francisco
  • Zsaleh Harivandi
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Zsaleh Harivandi

    Legal Recruiter

    Swan Legal Search

    Why talk to Zsaleh Harivandi?

    Miranda Wheeler joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's Los Angeles office in the Litigation group.

    Zsaleh is fantastic. I cannot recommend her enough. Amidst the chaos of billing 250-hour months, it felt like moving firms was impossible. However, Zsaleh made it possible with her attention to detail, great communication, and excellent follow-up. She carefully tailored her job recommendations to what I wanted so I could efficiently decide where to apply. She was also extremely supportive of me being picky about where to apply and I knew she had (and still has) my best interest at heart. Finally, Zsaleh is so warm, kind, and friendly—you will feel comfortable around her immediately, which is critical in such a stressful process. I’ve recommended her to several friends and am doing the same here. Thank you again, Zsaleh!

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Miranda Wheeler

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • Los Angeles

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Kate Reder Sheikh
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kate Reder Sheikh

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?

    Ryan Kidman joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's San Francisco office in the Corporate group.

    I cannot recommend Kate highly enough. She knows the Bay Area market intimately and is able to leverage that knowledge to give actionable, tailored advice (down to the specific interviewer). Kate is a true counselor and advisor and it was a privilege to work with her.

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Ryan Kidman

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • San Francisco
  • Zsaleh Harivandi
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Zsaleh Harivandi

    Legal Recruiter

    Swan Legal Search

    Why talk to Zsaleh Harivandi?

    Miranda Wheeler joined Kirkland & Ellis LLP's Los Angeles office in the Litigation group.

    Zsaleh is fantastic. I cannot recommend her enough. Amidst the chaos of billing 250-hour months, it felt like moving firms was impossible. However, Zsaleh made it possible with her attention to detail, great communication, and excellent follow-up. She carefully tailored her job recommendations to what I wanted so I could efficiently decide where to apply. She was also extremely supportive of me being picky about where to apply and I knew she had (and still has) my best interest at heart. Finally, Zsaleh is so warm, kind, and friendly—you will feel comfortable around her immediately, which is critical in such a stressful process. I’ve recommended her to several friends and am doing the same here. Thank you again, Zsaleh!

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP

    Miranda Wheeler

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP • Los Angeles