Finance & Restructuring Corporate Trust Associate

Job Overview

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Corporate Trust Associate to join its Finance & Restructuring practice group. This role involves representing financial institutions and corporate trust clients in a broad range of transactions, including structured finance, municipal and corporate debt, finance facilities, and document custody arrangements. The position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions in a collaborative and client-driven environment.

Location

• Minneapolis, MN

Duties

• Represent financial institutions and corporate trust businesses in a variety of transactional matters

• Provide legal counsel on structured finance transactions, including RMBS, CMBS, and ABS

• Handle municipal and corporate debt issuances, finance facilities, and document custody matters

• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements such as:

  • Trust indentures

  • Loan agreements

  • Account control agreements

  • Custodial and agency agreements

  • Pooling and servicing agreements

  • Disbursement and master services agreements

  • Non-disclosure and related transactional documents

• Manage multiple transactions concurrently while maintaining responsiveness to client needs

• Collaborate closely with internal teams and clients to ensure timely deal execution

Requirements

• 2–4 years of transactional legal experience, preferably in a finance or restructuring practice

• Prior experience representing financial institutions or advising on trust-related agreements

• Familiarity with structured finance and related regulatory or compliance frameworks

• Proven ability to manage complex transactions with multiple stakeholders

• Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school

• Strong academic credentials preferred

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction, or eligibility for prompt admission

Skills

• Proficiency in contract drafting and negotiation

• High level of professionalism and client service orientation

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively across matters

• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently

• Detail-oriented and capable of handling high-stakes transactional work

Benefits

• Additional compensation may include:

• • Productivity and discretionary bonuses

  • Comprehensive health, life, accident, and disability insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan

• Additional benefits may include:

  • Hybrid/flexible work arrangements

  • Paid bar dues, CLE support, and professional development resources

This full service international law firm has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, and China. They have over 750 legal and consulting professionals that solve complex and business challenges.