Structured Finance Career Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Structured Finance Career Associate in New York, New York. The ideal candidate will have 4-7 years of experience and a strong ability to manage multiple deals in a dynamic environment. This role offers an alternative to the partner track, providing opportunities for innovative legal work with a focus on structured finance transactions.

Duties

• Advise on structured finance transactions, including residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities.
• Manage and execute asset-backed securities and other financing deals.
• Collaborate with a team to deliver exceptional client service.
• Contribute to regulatory reform measures and bespoke structuring approaches.

Requirements

• Four to seven years of relevant law firm experience.
• Membership in the State Bar of the desired location.
• Highly motivated with superior client service skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Bar membership in a U.S. State.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs and family care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program and compensated time off through a Flexible Time Off program.

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.