Lateral Associate - Corporate - Structured and Specialty Finance

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a lateral associate to join its finance team in New York. The candidate should have experience in finance at a peer firm, particularly in receivables, asset-based, and structured financing. Experience with esoteric asset classes is advantageous.

• Duties
• Negotiate secured balance sheet financings, including credit, pledge, and security agreements.
• Handle bond-related tasks, such as negotiating indentures and note purchase agreements.
• Draft disclosure documents for financial transactions.
• Represent borrowers, lenders, or both in financial dealings.

• Requirements
• Finance experience at a peer firm.
• Experience in receivables, asset-based, and structured financing.
• Experience with esoteric asset classes is a plus.

• Education
• Juris Doctor (JD) from 2018-2022.

• Certifications
• Admitted to practice law in New York.

• Skills
• Strong negotiation skills in financial agreements.
• Proficiency in drafting financial disclosure documents.

• Benefits
• Health care coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid days off, including sick and vacation time.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

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