Global Transportation Finance Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Global Transportation Finance Associate Attorney for their New York City office. The role entails handling various aspects of transportation finance transactions on a global scale. Below are the key responsibilities, requirements, qualifications, and benefits associated with this position:

Job Overview:

The Global Transportation Finance Associate Attorney will be responsible for providing legal counsel and support in complex finance transactions related to transportation industries worldwide. The position requires strong transactional experience, excellent contract drafting and negotiating skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.

Duties:

• Advising clients on a wide range of transportation finance matters, including securitization, leveraged finance, secured lending, capital markets, private equity, project finance, structured finance, real estate finance, and aviation.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, agreements, and legal documents related to transportation finance transactions.
• Conducting legal research and analysis to support client initiatives and transactional matters.
• Managing client relationships and communication throughout the duration of transactions.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely and successful completion of transactions.
• Providing strategic guidance and counsel to clients on legal and regulatory issues impacting transportation finance.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of transactional experience at a law firm.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: securitization, leveraged finance, secured lending, capital markets, private equity, project finance, structured finance, real estate finance, aviation.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiating skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or its equivalent.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Admitted in (and in good standing with), or taking steps to become admitted in, the applicable jurisdiction.

Education & Certifications:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or its equivalent.

Skills:

• Proficiency in contract drafting and negotiation.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Sound understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks related to transportation finance.

Benefits offered:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Health/welfare benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.

This mid-sized, East Coast law firm practices within three general areas of the law: corporate, labor and employment, and litigation. Their clients range from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and individuals. The firm is structured as a partnership and governed in a democratic manner. Associates have the opportunity to accept as much responsibility as they merit. Their pay structure is competitive and their system of merit-based bonuses allows associates to avoid lock-step compensation. In addition, attorneys strive to help develop the careers of their associates by their open and supportive working atmosphere.