Asset Securitization Associate Attorney

A law firm seeks an Asset Securitization Associate Attorney to join its New York office. This role sits within a structured finance group focused on collateralized loan obligation (CLO) transactions and related securitization work.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate transaction documents for CLO issuances, warehouse facilities, bilateral financings, and other structured lending arrangements

• Prepare and review financing statements and advise on Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) issues

• Analyze and ensure compliance with federal securities laws and post-crisis regulations (e.g., the ’33 Act, ’34 Act, Volcker Rule, Risk Retention Rules, ’40 Act)

• Draft and critique legal opinions related to securitization and structured transactions

• Address bankruptcy-related considerations impacting securitized assets

• Coordinate with deal teams to manage multiple transactions under tight deadlines

Requirements

• 3–6 years of securitization or structured finance transactional experience

• Strong familiarity with complex structured finance deals and related regulatory frameworks

• Proven ability to handle multiple high-pressure projects simultaneously

• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and research capabilities

• Ability to work extended hours, including non-standard schedules, to meet deal timelines

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications

• Active membership in good standing of the New York State Bar

Skills

• Advanced drafting and transactional negotiation

• In-depth knowledge of UCC filing and enforcement

• Expertise in federal securities regulation and compliance

• Strong analytical reasoning and organizational aptitude

• Effective oral advocacy and written communication skills

This firm has office locations in Washington, D.C., Chicago, San Francisco, New York, and Salt Lake City. This firm has been practicing for over 100 years and continually and consistently develops both practical and innovative legal solutions for its clients. This firm represents clients in all areas of public finance transactions, corporate finance and securities, and banking. This firm is unique because of the finance focus, stability for over 100 years, innovative thinking, and because it helps shape the future.