2027 Summer Associate – Debt Finance

Debt Finance

Representing debt and lease financing sources – including US and international banks, business development companies, leasing companies, insurance companies, investment banks, commercial finance lenders, mezzanine investors, factors and asset-based lenders – as well as the companies, private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, and other investment funds that seek debt financing requires significant resources and know-how.

Venture Debt

Our lawyers represent banks and non-bank funds investing in emerging companies that do not have long histories of profitability or, in many cases, revenue. Our extensive experience on both sides of the table translates into market knowledge and a high level of comfort when dealing with individuals in the industry. We also understand the laws affecting these transactions as well as the various factors influencing lending decisions in this market – beyond traditional financial analyses – such as a company's investors, its capital structures, the likelihood of future funding, intellectual property and warrants.

Debt Securities

Cooley assists issuers, underwriters/initial purchasers, institutional investors and placement agents in a wide range of debt securities transactions. Our lawyers are closely involved in advising clients on the intricacies of debt instruments in a variety of industries, and we have experience in structuring a diverse range of registered public offerings, 144A debt placements (convertible and high-yield bonds) and traditional private placements. We also are knowledgeable when it comes to alternative deal terms that we counsel our clients to implement in appropriate circumstances.

Qualifications

• Exceptional academic achievement and professional excellence
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Sound judgment with proven problem-solving skills
• Initiative, motivation, and a service-oriented mindset
• Meaningful prior work experience
• Engagement in extracurricular or leadership activities
• Effective teamwork skills
• An entrepreneurial, business-minded perspective

Requirements

A finance background is helpful, but not required.

Pay

This is a summer associate position, and the expected salary is based on an annualized rate of $225,000, with semi-monthly base pay of $9,375.00, subject to payroll withholdings and deductions.