Debt Finance Associate

Stoel Rives LLP is seeking a debt finance associate with 3-5 years of experience to join its Corporate Practice Group in either the Seattle or Portland office. Our Corporate Team Our Corporate team consists of over 70 lawyers who focus on all areas of corporate law representing both public and private entities at all stages of formation and growth. Our clients are engaged in energy production and distribution, agribusiness, healthcare, computer technology, life sciences, aerospace technology, timber and forest products, mining, retail and manufacturing. We develop a deep understanding of the strategic objectives of these businesses to enhance our ability to plan and execute transactions for our clients. The variety of industries reflects the diversity of public and private companies launching, growing and operating across our footprint. Position Overview The associate’s area of work will include structuring, negotiating and documenting secured and unsecured debt finance transactions with both traditional financial institutions and private credit entities; sponsor-backed M&A; and common intercreditor and collateral issues in mezzanine, unitranche and split-lien structures. The associate will independently produce client-ready documents, manage project workstreams, and work with others on complex transactions. The associate will work with colleagues across offices and practice groups and directly with clients. Experience & Skills Needed Below are the skills and experience necessary for this role. We don’t expect a single person will have all of these; however, if you have many of them and are enthusiastic about developing the others, we encourage you to apply. Experience focused on structuring, negotiating and documenting secured and unsecured debt finance transactions with both traditional financial institutions and private credit entities; sponsor-backed M&A; and common intercreditor and collateral issues in mezzanine, unitranche, and split-lien structures. Familiarity with client industries including agribusiness, consumer products, tech, and forest products is helpful. Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and work successfully within a team through communication and appropriate delegation and supervision. Experience exercising business and professional judgment, understanding client goals, and developing practical solutions to meet those goals. Demonstrated commitment to client service. Evident engagement in business development and civic and professional organizations. JD from an accredited university and active membership in or commitment to applying to the Oregon or Washington State Bar. Hours Expectations & Compensation The hours expectation for this position is 1,800 billable hours and an “all-in” hours expectation of 2,150. The billable hours expectation includes up to 50 pro bono hours. The all-in hours includes the billable hours expectation as well