Associate - Structured Finance

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified Associate in New York, NY, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in structured finance transactions and securitizations. The role involves working on complex and innovative structured finance transactions, including first-time securitizations of new asset classes.

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 New York State Bar.

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.

This large full service international law firm is devoted to providing legal representation of unparalleled quality to their clients and is now one of the world's largest and most successful law firms with nearly 1,000 lawyers. The New York Branchs attorneys have significant client relationships with nearly every investment bank on Wall Street. They offer competitive salaries and have corporate, finance and real estate, tax, environmental, litigation, and international areas of practice. Their work environment embraces the spirit of teamwork and attorneys have a common commitment to quality. Lawyers here are also active participants in local and national organizations committed to enhancing diversity in the legal profession and the business community.