Associate - Structured Finance

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified Associate for its Structured Finance Practice in major cities including Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in structured finance transactions and securitizations.

Duties

• Advise clients on bespoke capital raising and investment solutions.
• Work on cutting-edge structured finance and securitization transactions.
• Collaborate with major market participants including issuers, banks, and investors.
• Counsel on transactions involving commercial and esoteric assets.
• Provide cross-border counsel on commercial, insolvency, and tax law aspects.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in structured finance transactions.
• Experience with securitizations and innovative financial structures.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Resources for family building and caregiving.
• Financial planning and retirement savings options.

Its area of specialization is complex transactional matters. The firm represent clients in the energy industry namely energy companies, private equity funds, investment banks and commercial lenders. The Texas practice staffs over fifty knowledgeable attorneys. Over thirty-five billion U.S. dollars in debt and equity capital market transactions was accomplished by the Texas practice group. A notable industry publication awarded the Texas practice with a high ranking for their mergers and acquisitions law expertise.