New York City | Hybrid

Structured Finance Associate Attorney

AmLaw 50 Opportunity

Compensation

$310,000 – $390,000

A premier global law firm is seeking a Structured Finance Associate Attorney to join its New York office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing financial institutions, investment banks, private credit funds, specialty finance companies, mortgage lenders, and institutional investors in sophisticated structured finance and securitization transactions.

Ideal Background

• 4–6 years of structured finance, securitization, or secured finance experience gained at a sophisticated law firm

• Experience representing investment banks, financial institutions, private credit funds, mortgage lenders, specialty finance companies, issuers, and institutional investors

• Experience handling repurchase facilities, warehouse facilities, syndicated credit facilities, securitizations, and other structured finance transactions

• Experience drafting and negotiating repurchase agreements, credit agreements, pooling and servicing agreements (PSAs), indentures, intercreditor agreements, private placement memoranda, offering documents, and other structured finance documentation

• Strong understanding of mortgage-backed and asset-backed financing structures, collateral arrangements, servicing agreements, and related financing issues

• Experience supporting ABS, RMBS, warehouse lending, collateralized financing arrangements, and capital markets transactions is preferred

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to independently manage sophisticated finance transactions while maintaining significant client interaction

• Excellent academic credentials

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

• New York bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

✅ Premier Structured Finance & Securitization practice

✅ Sophisticated warehouse lending and capital markets transactions

✅ Significant client interaction and deal responsibility

✅ Opportunity to represent leading financial institutions and institutional investors

✅ Strong mentorship and professional development

✅ Collaborative AmLaw 50 environment

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.

I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries are always welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com
(216) 710-5174