Corporate Finance Associate – Palo Alto / Silicon Valley

Corporate Finance Associate – Palo Alto / Silicon Valley

Location: Palo Alto, CA (Silicon Valley)
Practice Area: Corporate Finance / Debt Capital Markets / Commercial Finance
Position Type: Associate (3–5 Years PQE)

A leading corporate law firm is seeking a Corporate Finance Associate with 3–5 years of experience to join its Corporate Finance Group in Palo Alto. This role involves advising on debt capital markets and commercial finance transactions, working with fast-growing technology companies and sophisticated investors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Advise borrowers and issuers on single-lender and syndicated credit facilities, venture lending transactions, and leveraged buyouts

  • Work on offerings of convertible, high-yield, and investment-grade notes and other structured financial instruments

  • Collaborate with a team-oriented, collegial group on high-profile transactions

  • Provide practical legal guidance to clients on complex finance matters

Qualifications:

  • 3–5 years of relevant transactional experience in debt capital markets and/or commercial finance

  • Experience on borrower/issuer-side transactions preferred

  • Strong academic credentials and excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to manage multiple transactions efficiently while maintaining high-quality work

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Base salary: $260,000 – $365,000, based on experience and year classification

  • Discretionary merit bonuses may be awarded

  • Comprehensive benefits package including:

    • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

    • Monthly wellness reimbursements and 24/7 mental health support

    • Family-building benefits (IVF, adoption, surrogacy, egg-freezing)

    • Paid parental leave and back-up childcare

    • Health Savings Account contributions, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan

    • Commuter benefits, supplemental disability coverage, and professional development support

Interested?

Please contact Freddie at freddie@thepeopleof.co.uk with your resume and a brief expression of interest.

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Salary:
$260-365K

Location:
California

Discipline:
Corporate

Job Code:
Corporate Finance Associate – Palo Alto / Silicon Valley

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