Asset Finance & Securitization Associate

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm is seeking an Asset Finance & Securitization Associate with 2 to 5 years of experience to join its dynamic Global Finance practice. This team represents issuers, borrowers, hedge funds, credit funds, banks, underwriters, and other market participants in structuring complex structured finance and asset finance transactions. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in developing innovative financial products across a variety of asset classes and derivatives. This practice is consistently ranked among the top in the industry by publications such as Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 US.

Location:

• Boston, MA

Duties:

• Represent clients in structured finance and asset-backed securitization transactions.

• Structure and negotiate complex financial products involving various asset classes.

• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents.

• Provide legal counsel on financial regulations and compliance matters.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to execute transactions efficiently.

Requirements:

• 2 to 5 years of experience in structured finance.

• Prior experience with transactions involving assets such as solar loans, mineral rights, royalties, marketplace loans, credit card receivables, auto loans and leases, mortgages, single-family rental properties, timeshares, and trade receivables is preferred.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

• Large law firm experience strongly preferred.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Must be licensed and in good standing in the state of practice.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and drafting skills.

• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple high-level transactions efficiently.

• Interest in learning and developing relationships within a collegial team.

This global firm wants to be known for his cutting edge attitude about doing law in the Millenium. Are they there yet? We're not sure that they are quite ready to live up to the hype, but we are impressed with the lawyers in this office. With impressive pedigree and a particularly good banking section, the Boston office offers a great working environment, with all of the perks of an international practice. While not being at the center of this firm's operations makes it somewhat difficult to predict partnership promotion, the firm's partners in this office make the Boston office quite livable.