Associate: Asset Finance

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior-level associate to join the Asset Finance practice in New York. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative cross-border matters within a collaborative team environment.

Duties

• Develop, draft, and negotiate various financial agreements and documentation.
• Collaborate on the creation of new structured finance products.
• Guide transaction execution, including document preparation and negotiation.
• Ensure compliance with commercial and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with technical teams to align documentation with operational realities.
• Stay informed on market and legal changes affecting finance arrangements.

Requirements

• 2+ years of asset finance experience.
• Aircraft finance experience required.
• Admitted to the New York Bar or eligible for admission.
• Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity.
• Commercial and business awareness.
• Outstanding communication and drafting skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Proactive and resourceful with a client service focus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to the New York Bar.

Skills

• Fluency in English.
• Strong judgment and professional presence.
• Team player with a strong work ethic.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Vacation time and leave programs, including parental leave.
• Performance bonus eligibility for exempt roles.

A highly respected New York firm that has grown into an international juggernaut, this AmLaw firm boasts 44 offices spread across 30 countries. The firm is renowned for its strengths in the areas of global M&A, finance, antitrust, arbitration, financial restructuring, cross-border transactions, and insolvency. But despite the firm?s top-drawer status, there?s little stodginess here ? the firm was ranked first in diversity by American Lawyer in 2017 and 2018 and, by Law360, as the top law firm for people of color. While the firm?s attorneys are expected to work hard, it is sure to be top quality, complex work that will help you take your career to the next level.