Structured Finance Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Structured Finance Associate in New York, New York. The ideal candidate will have 2-8 years of experience, focusing on Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) and asset-based lending. This role requires a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing multiple transactions.

Duties

• Advise on structuring, execution, and closing of CLO transactions, focusing on middle-market leveraged loans.
• Collaborate with arrangers, managers, investors, and issuers on deal documentation and regulatory matters.
• Manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a team-oriented environment.
• Contribute to a collaborative and supportive team culture.

Requirements

• 2-8 years of experience in structured finance, with significant exposure to CLOs and/or middle-market leveraged loans.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deals and deadlines.
• Four to seven years of relevant law firm experience.
• Highly motivated with superior client service skills.
• Must be a member of the Bar in a U.S. State.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Bar membership in a U.S. State.

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple transactions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.