Asset Finance Associate

A law firm seeks a diligent attorney to join its dynamic asset finance practice in New York. This role offers exposure to aviation finance matters and structured transactions involving both borrowers and lenders. The ideal candidate will contribute to a collaborative team environment and support complex financing arrangements.

Duties

• Handle asset-backed financing transactions, with emphasis on aviation-related deals

• Assist in structuring and negotiating secured lending arrangements for corporate borrowers and financial institutions

• Review, draft, and negotiate transaction documents, including loan agreements, security instruments, and intercreditor arrangements

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage due diligence processes, including asset valuations and credit analyses

• Coordinate with underwriting, regulatory, and closing teams to ensure smooth deal execution

• Advise clients on securitization structures and related risk mitigation strategies

• Support senior attorneys in preparing board materials, memoranda, and client presentations

• Monitor compliance and covenant requirements throughout the lifecycle of financing arrangements

Requirements

• Admission to the New York Bar

• 3–8 years of experience in asset finance at a comparable law firm, including aviation finance exposure

• Demonstrated familiarity with financing structures for aircraft, engines, lease portfolios, or related collateral

• Experience representing either borrowers or lenders (or both) in secured transactions

• Working knowledge of securitization documentation and trust structures (preferred but not required)

• Ability to manage multiple matters, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Active membership in the New York State Bar

Skills

• Strong transactional drafting and negotiation capabilities

• Excellent analytical aptitude and attention to detail

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex issues clearly

• Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team setting

• Proficiency with legal research tools and the Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care coverage

• Retirement plan with employer contributions

• Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave

• Parental leave

• Basic life insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses

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