Finance Associate

Rutan & Tucker is seeking 2-3 mid-level to senior level associates (4–7+ years of experience) to join our Financial Practices Group in either our San Francisco or Irvine office. The ideal candidates will have meaningful experience with (1) commercial finance and/or real estate finance transactions, (2) drafting and negotiating loan and security documents, and (3) managing transactions from inception to closing.

Candidates should have a solid understanding of UCC Article 9 or real estate secured lending, or both.  Experience representing both lenders and borrowers is also a plus. Applicants must be California-admitted attorneys with a strong academic background from a top law school and/or experience at a firm with a comparable finance or real estate lending practice to Rutan.

The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work closely with our highly experienced and collaborative team of finance attorneys on a wide range of debt financing transactions, both on the lender-side and on the borrower-side.  The practice group provides strong mentoring and sponsorship, with real partnership opportunities.

If you have the necessary qualifications and the desire to advance your career in a sophisticated and dynamic finance practice, please contact Samantha Patton (spatton@rutan.com).

Salary Range: $220,000 – $330,000 depending on experience.

Rutan & Tucker, LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

*The firm does not sponsor employment visas and does not accept candidates who require sponsorship.