Associate Attorney - Asset-Based Finance

Job Title: Associate Attorney - Asset-Based Finance

Job Overview:
A New York City-based law firm is seeking a mid-level Associate with a strong foundation in structured and asset-based finance transactions. This position involves managing complex financing deals, particularly those involving transportation and specialty assets. The role offers opportunities for high-level client engagement, active mentorship, and professional development within a collaborative team structure.

Duties:

• Handle a range of finance transactions involving aircraft, railcars, maritime assets, and other specialized collateral

• Draft and negotiate loan agreements, security documentation, and related financing instruments

• Lead and coordinate multiple workstreams across deal timelines and stakeholders

• Interface directly with clients, counterparties, and internal deal teams

• Participate in internal knowledge-sharing, client development, and team mentoring initiatives

• Stay current with industry trends and evolving legal standards in structured finance

Requirements:

• 2 to 6 years of transactional legal experience within a law firm environment

• Background in asset-based lending, leveraged finance, capital markets, private equity, project finance, securitization, or structured finance

• Demonstrated experience in drafting legal documentation and managing complex financial deals

• Proven ability to manage concurrent matters efficiently

• Interest or experience working with unique asset classes such as transportation equipment

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree

• Strong academic performance from a recognized institution

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar (or in progress) and in good standing

Skills:

• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities

• Strong analytical thinking and attention to legal detail

• Effective communication and negotiation skills

• Team-oriented with the ability to take initiative and work independently

• Capable of managing client relationships with professionalism and strategic insight

Job Location:

• New York City, NY

• Hybrid work schedule: Three in-office days, two remote days weekly

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options

• Firm-funded life and disability insurance

• Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plan options administered by Vanguard

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, sick leave, and personal days

• Professional growth support through structured training, feedback, and mentoring

• Discretionary performance-based annual bonus program

• Work-life balance initiatives, including remote flexibility and family-friendly benefits

• Employee support programs: EAP, commuter benefits, dependent care assistance, wellness offerings, and fitness discounts

• Additional perks include backup childcare/eldercare and employee discount programs

This mid-sized, East Coast law firm practices within three general areas of the law: corporate, labor and employment, and litigation. Their clients range from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and individuals. The firm is structured as a partnership and governed in a democratic manner. Associates have the opportunity to accept as much responsibility as they merit. Their pay structure is competitive and their system of merit-based bonuses allows associates to avoid lock-step compensation. In addition, attorneys strive to help develop the careers of their associates by their open and supportive working atmosphere.