Finance And Restructuring Corporate Trust Associate Attorney

Job Title:

Finance And Restructuring Corporate Trust Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A Dallas-based law firm seeks a mid-level Associate Attorney to join its Finance and restructuring team. The role focuses on representing financial institutions and corporate trust service providers in complex transactional matters. The ideal candidate will bring proven experience handling structured finance deals and document negotiation and thrive in a collaborative, high-volume legal environment.

Duties:

• Advise financial institutions and corporate trust departments on diverse transactional matters

• Draft, negotiate, and review legal documents related to:

  • Trust indentures

  • Custodial and agency agreements

  • Account control agreements

  • Loan and servicing agreements

  • Pooling and disbursement arrangements

  • NDAs and related documents

• Manage multiple concurrent transactions while maintaining a high standard of legal service

• Coordinate with team members and clients throughout the deal lifecycle

• Conduct due diligence and risk analysis associated with finance-related transactions

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experience in transactional law

• Strong command of structured finance transactions (including RMBS, CMBS, ABS) and corporate or municipal debt offerings

• Ability to manage complex negotiations independently and collaboratively

• Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar

Skills:

• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities

• Detail-oriented with the capacity to handle high-stakes, time-sensitive work

• Team player with a client-focused mindset and strong interpersonal acumen

Job Location:

• Dallas, TX

• A hybrid work arrangement is available

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and disability insurance plans

• 401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions

• Productivity and discretionary bonus eligibility

• Life and accident insurance coverage

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing legal education

• Supportive, team-driven work culture with national firm resources

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.