Asset Finance and Securitization Associate Attorney

A law firm in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Asset Finance and Securitization Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in structured finance and securitization, with a focus on Residential Mortgage Backed Securities (RMBS) secured by QM and non-QM mortgage loans, reverse mortgage loans, HELOCs, Reperforming Loans (RPLs), and/or consumer Asset Backed Securities (ABS) secured by consumer loans, marketplace loans, auto loans, credit card receivables, and equipment loans. Additional experience related to other asset classes, such as solar loans, mineral rights, royalties, single-family rental properties, timeshares, and trade receivables, is advantageous. The candidate must demonstrate an interest in learning and developing relationships within a collegial team environment, with prior experience in a large law firm setting.

Duties:

• Work on structured finance and securitization transactions.
• Focus on Residential Mortgage Backed Securities (RMBS) and/or consumer Asset Backed Securities (ABS).
• Handle transactions involving various asset classes, including mortgage loans, consumer loans, marketplace loans, auto loans, credit card receivables, and equipment loans.
• Assist with transactions related to solar loans, mineral rights, royalties, single-family rental properties, timeshares, and trade receivables.
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys and other professionals.
• Conduct legal research and due diligence.
• Draft and review transactional documents and agreements.
• Communicate with clients and other parties involved in transactions.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in asset finance and securitization.
• Prior experience in structured finance and securitization, particularly RMBS and/or ABS.
• Familiarity with various asset classes, including mortgage loans, consumer loans, and other financial instruments.
• Interest in learning and developing relationships within a team-oriented environment.
• Prior experience in a large law firm setting.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to the relevant state bar(s).

The North Carolina law office opened eight years ago. Areas of expertise include structured finance-securitization, and financial services-investment management. The law practice staffs twelve skillful attorneys. There are four key areas of practice. Disciplines consist of capital markets structured finance, asset-backed; commercial mortgage-backed securitization, commercial real estate loan origination, and syndicated loan transactions.