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New York Trade Finance Associate Attorney

Clifford Chance US LLP
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/16/2026

Job Description

The role

The New York office of Clifford Chance has an opening for a Senior Trade Finance Associate Attorney in the Firm's Debt Finance Group.

We advise borrowers, lenders and arrangers on corporate finance and investment grade lending. This includes syndicated, club and bilateral loans, revolving credit facilities, private placements and acquisition financings. We also advise on bridge facilities (including pre-IPO financings), equity take-out structures, margin lending, export credit and other trade finance facilities, and public sector and private banking financing.


Qualifications

Yourexperience

Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. law school;
  • High academic achievement.
  • Strong interest in the subject area, entrepreneurial and a team-player;
  • Admitted to (or eligible to waive into) the New York Bar;
  • Prior experience in a peer law firm.

Seeking candidates with 5 years of experience. Submissions must include a resume and law school transcript(s).

Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The salary range for this role is $365,000-$420,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.


Company Description

Who We Are

As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages - and so do our people.

Our culture is collaborative and inclusive- where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow.

We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment.

We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets.

You'll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You'll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines.

Join us to work with colleagues as one global team - empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.


Additional Information

Equal Opportunities

At Clifford Chance, we forge an inclusive culture, where all perspectives are recognised and valued. It's a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunities to thrive and succeed, irrespective of background. We are guided by our values-based Code, which sets high standards of conduct and has a principle focused on being inclusive.

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide consideration to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We comply with the law and regulations in every location where we operate and across all aspects of employment, from recruitment and selection to development, progression, and day-to-day working life.

Find out more about our inclusive culturehere.


EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:
It has been and continues to be the Firm’s policy to provide equal opportunity and equal terms and conditions of employment to all employees and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, genetic predisposition, or any other status protected by law.
Alternatives are available for individuals who are unable to use or access our online application system. For assistance, please contact Clifford Chance's Human Resources Department at hr.recruiting@cliffordchance.com or 212.878.8270.

 

Salary : $365,000 - $420,000

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