Senior Asset-Backed Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A prominent law firm seeks a Senior Associate with 6–8 years of experience to join its Asset-Backed Finance team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in asset-backed finance transactions, advising clients such as issuers, underwriters, placement agents, and collateral managers in structured finance offerings. This position provides an opportunity to contribute to a growing, innovative practice supporting a range of sophisticated clients in the financial sector.

Location

• Washington, D.C.

Duties

• Handle asset-backed finance transactions for diverse clients, including financial institutions, startups, and first-time issuers.
• Advise on all aspects of structured finance offerings, including the preparation of transaction documents.
• Work closely with issuers, underwriters, placement agents, and collateral managers.
• Contribute to implementing and managing securitization platforms in the market.
• Collaborate with clients and team members to deliver innovative legal solutions in structured finance.

Requirements

• 6–8 years of experience in asset-backed finance transactions.
• Proven ability to advise on structured finance offerings for a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of securitization platforms and related legal frameworks.
• Admission to practice law and good standing in the jurisdiction where the position is based.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active Bar membership in the applicable jurisdiction.

Skills

• Expertise in structured and asset-backed finance.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented and adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a highly regarded and growing Asset-Backed Finance practice.
• Access to diverse and sophisticated clients in the financial sector.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Lauded as an excellent firm for which to work, this firm has been cited as a top firm for minority and diversity hiring. In the same vein, the firm is praised for its open culture and the wonderful individuals who make it up. Throughout its history, the firm has featured excellent real estate, business, litigation, tax, and employment practices, with the latter being an especially strong suit. With its origins in Los Angeles, the firm has offices across the world and industry-leading clients from over 80 countries, but has not lost its open and friendly culture.