Corporate Trust Associate

Job Overview

An established national law firm is seeking a Corporate Trust Associate to join its Finance & Restructuring practice. This role focuses on representing financial institutions and corporate trust clients in a broad range of transactional matters, including structured finance, municipal and corporate debt, and custody arrangements. The ideal candidate will bring strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills to a high-performing, collaborative legal team.

Location

• Princeton, NJ

Duties

• Represent corporate trust businesses and financial institutions in various transactional matters

• Advise on transactions involving:

  • Structured finance (RMBS, CMBS, ABS)

  • Municipal and corporate debt issuances

  • Finance facilities

  • Document custody

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including:

  • Trust indentures

  • Loan agreements

  • Account control and custodial agreements

  • Pooling and servicing agreements

  • Disbursement, master services, and agency agreements

  • Non-disclosure and other related contracts

• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, and internal teams to ensure efficient execution of transactions

• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment

Requirements

• 2–4 years of transactional legal experience, ideally within a finance or restructuring practice

• Demonstrated experience with drafting and negotiating complex agreements

• Proven ability to handle multiple transactions and competing priorities

• Strong client service orientation and attention to detail

• Excellent communication and project management skills

Education

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

• Strong academic credentials preferred

Certifications

• Admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• Eligibility for prompt admission to the bar in the office location of choice if not already admitted

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills in finance-related contracts

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

• Sophisticated legal analysis and writing abilities

• Proficiency in managing complex client communications and expectations

• Highly organized with the capacity to prioritize and meet tight deadlines

Benefits

• Productivity and discretionary bonuses

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Health, life, accident, and disability insurance

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan

  • CLE programs, bar dues, and licensing fees covered

  • Hybrid/flexible work arrangements

A Vault 100 firm widely cited for its outstanding mentorship opportunities for new associates and for its prestigious clientele, associates also applaud its impressive pro-bono policies, which consider pro-bono work just as important as billable work in calculating bonuses and advancement. They also cite mobility within the firm and say that lower-level associates often work closely with partners on projects, making growth opportunities abundant to those looking for career development.