Structured Credit & Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLO) Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Structured Credit & Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLO) Associate Attorney to join the Global Finance practice of a premier Am Law firm. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a nationally recognized structured credit team representing leading asset managers, equity investors, investment banks, and commercial banks in sophisticated CLO and structured finance transactions.

The ideal candidate will have 3 years of experience in securitization, structured finance, or other transactional finance matters, or possess strong transactional experience with a demonstrated interest in building a practice focused on collateralized loan obligations and structured credit.

Responsibilities

• Represent asset managers, equity investors, investment banks, commercial banks, and other financial institutions in collateralized loan obligation (CLO) and structured credit transactions.
• Assist with the structuring, negotiation, and execution of complex securitization and structured finance transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, financing agreements, and related structured finance documentation.
• Advise clients on innovative financing structures involving CLOs, private credit, and other structured finance products.
• Serve as a key member of transaction teams, managing significant aspects of transactions from due diligence through closing.
• Collaborate with attorneys across the Global Finance practice to develop practical, business-focused solutions for sophisticated financing matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 3 years of experience in securitization, structured finance, or other transactional finance matters at a law firm.
• Experience with private credit, collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), fund finance, NAV-based facilities, or subscription line credit facilities is preferred.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated transactions in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Active bar admission, or eligibility for admission, in the jurisdiction where the candidate will be based.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Starting at $260,000, with compensation commensurate with class year and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and additional employee wellness benefits.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a finance attorney to join a market-leading Global Finance practice handling cutting-edge structured credit and CLO transactions for some of the world's most prominent financial institutions and asset managers.