Midlevel or Senior Structured Transactions Associate

Job Overview

A well known law firm is actively seeking a midlevel or senior associate to join its Structured Transactions Practice Group. This role is designed for attorneys with significant experience in corporate or finance transactions. While a background in structured finance and securitization is preferred, attorneys with RMBS, ABS, CLO, or general financing experience will be strongly considered. 

Location

• Washington, DC

Duties

• Advise on structured finance and securitization transactions

• Draft and negotiate transaction documents for RMBS, ABS, CLOs, and related products

• Manage complex corporate and financial deals from start to finish

• Provide strategic counsel to financial institutions and corporate clients

• Collaborate with firm-wide teams on multifaceted deals involving regulatory and transactional elements

Requirements

• 3–7 years of relevant legal experience preferred

• Law firm experience in corporate, finance, or structured transactions required

• Experience with structured products (RMBS, ABS, CLOs) is highly preferred

• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

• Strong deal management and communication skills

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school with excellent academic credentials

Certifications

• Active bar membership in Washington, DC, or eligibility to obtain promptly

Skills

• Deep understanding of financial products and transactional structures

• Superior drafting, negotiation, and analytical abilities

• Effective time management and organizational skills

• Proficiency in managing client communications and expectations

• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and annual bonus eligibility

• Mentorship from senior attorneys and partnership-track opportunities

• Potential for relocation support or cross-office mobility

• Access to cutting-edge financial transactions and high-profile clients

One of DC's most powerful firms is this one. Truly an international giant in every sense of the word, business and finance, M&A, labor law and litigation reign supreme here although the IP practice is coming into its own also. Like many other large firms attrition is high at times, but overall the associates here are well-credentialed and well paid. In DC, this firm's litigation section, especially with respect to technology and intellectual property disputes, tops the list in terms of prestige. However, this is one of the few firms that virtually guarantees great work and top-notch training, regardless of the practice area.