Corporate Trust Associate

Job Overview

A leading national law firm is seeking an associate attorney to join its Finance & Restructuring practice group, focusing on corporate trust transactions. This role involves advising financial institutions and corporate trust clients in a variety of transactional matters, including structured finance, public and private debt offerings, finance facilities, and document custody. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and the opportunity to work on high-profile, complex transactions in a collaborative environment.

Location

• Wilmington, DE

Duties

• Represent financial institutions and corporate trust entities in a range of transactional matters

• Provide counsel on:

  • Structured finance (RMBS, CMBS, ABS)

  • Corporate and municipal debt issuances

  • Finance facilities and document custody arrangements

• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, including:

  • Trust indentures

  • Loan and agency agreements

  • Account control and custodial agreements

  • Pooling and servicing agreements

  • Master service, disbursement, and NDA documents

• Manage concurrent matters in a fast-paced, client-focused environment

• Collaborate with legal teams and clients across multiple offices

Requirements

• 2–4 years of relevant transactional legal experience

• Background in corporate trust, finance, or structured finance matters preferred

• Strong familiarity with financial instruments and contractual documentation

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments efficiently and with accuracy

Education

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

• Strong academic performance preferred

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction, or eligibility for prompt admission

Skills

• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills

• High attention to detail with the ability to manage complex transactions

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Professional demeanor with strong client relationship management capabilities

• Ability to thrive in a team-based, collaborative environment

Benefits

• Additional compensation may include:

• • Productivity and discretionary bonuses

• Comprehensive benefits package:

  • Life, health, accident, and disability insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Hybrid work flexibility

  • Paid bar dues and CLE expenses

  • Wellness, commuter, and additional support benefits

A Vault 100 firm widely cited for its outstanding mentorship opportunities for new associates and for its prestigious clientele, associates also applaud its impressive pro-bono policies, which consider pro-bono work just as important as billable work in calculating bonuses and advancement. They also cite mobility within the firm and say that lower-level associates often work closely with partners on projects, making growth opportunities abundant to those looking for career development.