Associate Attorney Global Transportation Finance

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Attorney – Global Transportation Finance (Los Angeles, CA)

Direct Counsel is partnering with a leading national law firm to identify an Associate Attorney with 2–5 years of transactional experience to join its Global Transportation Finance practice in Los Angeles. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-value transactions across the aviation, maritime, and broader transportation sectors for domestic and international clients.

Key Responsibilities :

Represent financial institutions, lessors, lenders, and operators in transportation finance transactions

Draft, review, and negotiate financing agreements and other commercial contracts

Assist partners and senior attorneys with cross-border and asset-backed transactions

Manage portions of deals with growing independence

Conduct due diligence and collaborate with clients, internal teams, and opposing counsel

Qualifications :

2–5 years of transactional experience, ideally in corporate, finance, or asset-based transactions

Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills

Experience with aviation, maritime, equipment, or transportation finance is advantageous but not required

Admission to the California Bar (or eligibility to obtain)

Strong academic credentials and attention to detail

Compensation & Benefits :

Base salary range : $235,000 – $365,000 , depending on experience

Comprehensive benefits package and performance-based bonuses

Why This Opportunity :

Join a nationally recognized transportation finance practice with an international client base

Engage in sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions

Work within a collaborative, high-performing team environment

Access strong mentorship, training, and clear pathways for career advancement

If you’re interested in exploring this opportunity, please reach out to Direct Counsel for a confidential conversation.