Asset Finance & Securitization Associate

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm is seeking an Asset Finance & Securitization Associate with 2 to 5 years of experience to join its dynamic Global Finance practice. This team represents issuers, borrowers, hedge funds, credit funds, banks, underwriters, and other market participants in structuring complex structured finance and asset finance transactions. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in developing innovative financial products across a variety of asset classes and derivatives. This practice is consistently ranked among the top in the industry by publications such as Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 US.

Location:

• New York City, NY

Duties:

• Represent clients in structured finance and asset-backed securitization transactions.

• Structure and negotiate complex financial products involving various asset classes.

• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents.

• Provide legal counsel on financial regulations and compliance matters.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to execute transactions efficiently.

Requirements:

• 2 to 5 years of experience in structured finance.

• Prior experience with transactions involving assets such as solar loans, mineral rights, royalties, marketplace loans, credit card receivables, auto loans and leases, mortgages, single-family rental properties, timeshares, and trade receivables is preferred.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

• Large law firm experience strongly preferred.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Must be licensed and in good standing in the state of practice.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and drafting skills.

• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple high-level transactions efficiently.

• Interest in learning and developing relationships within a collegial team.

A recent merger has put this firm on the map on a global scale, although the firm's reputation is rather regional. Very much substance over form, this firm boasts international clientele and a sizable New York office without much fanfare of notoriety. We like this firm because, with a the headquarters in a smaller legal market, the philosophy of the firm is more lifestyle oriented than some of the large New York firms. Although associates won't get as many oohs and ahs after pulling out their business card, the sophistication of work and glamour factor with the international clientele competes with some of the big New York shops. For associates willing to forgo a bit in salary, the more than adequate New York office is the best of both worlds in terms of work and lifestyle.