Midlevel or Senior Structured Transactions Associate

Job Overview

A leading national law firm is seeking a Structured Transactions Associate at the midlevel or senior level to join its growing Structured Transactions Practice Group. This opportunity is open to attorneys with a background in finance or corporate law and a strong interest in structured finance, securitization, and related areas such as RMBS, ABS, and CLOs. Recent graduates with relevant experience may also be considered. 

Location

• Chicago, IL 

Duties

• Advise clients on structured finance and securitization transactions

• Handle corporate and finance-related transactional work

• Support the documentation, negotiation, and execution of structured financial products, including RMBS, ABS, and CLOs

• Collaborate with cross-practice teams on deal structuring and regulatory compliance

• Draft offering and transaction documents under tight deadlines

• Conduct due diligence and oversee closings

Requirements

• Prior law firm experience in corporate, finance, or structured transactions

• Preferred experience in structured finance and securitization

• Experience with RMBS, ABS, CLOs, or related financing structures is highly preferred

• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong client service orientation and commitment to excellence

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited, top-tier law school

Certifications

• Admission to the Bar in Illinois, or eligibility to obtain promptly

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills

• High attention to detail and organizational abilities

• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently

• Demonstrated interest in financial markets and structured products

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience

• Potential for cross-office collaboration and mobility

• Opportunities for professional growth and mentoring within a top-tier firm

This large law firm opened with a labor and leveraged-leasing practice and quickly built a substantial corporate and litigation practice. Today, the firm focuses its practice on business and finance, investment management, litigation, labor and employment, real estate and environmental issues. Attorneys at the firm enjoy a faily casual, though conservative, environment where partners tend to be collegial and offer excellent formal and informal training programs. In addition to recieving fair market salaries, associates at the firm have the opportunity to participate in award winning pro bono work.