What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mid-Level Structured Finance Associate position at LHH?
A highly regarded law firm is seeking a mid-level associate to join its sophisticated Structured Finance practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to work on complex financing transactions while enjoying meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and strong opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative and supportive environment.
The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience in structured finance, securitization, lending, or related finance transactions. Attorneys with strong transferable finance experience, including lending and secured transactions, are encouraged to apply, even if they do not have direct experience in securitization. Associates will work closely with experienced practitioners on a broad range of financing matters across multiple industries and transaction structures.
The practice advises clients on sophisticated financing transactions and offers associates substantial responsibility from the outset. Attorneys work directly with partners and clients on complex matters, developing deep technical skills while gaining valuable experience managing transactions and client relationships. The firm is known for its collegial culture, commitment to mentorship, and long-term investment in attorney development.
Responsibilities
- Advise clients on structured finance, lending, and related financing transactions
- Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents and ancillary agreements
- Perform legal and transactional due diligence
- Analyze transaction structures and regulatory considerations
- Coordinate transaction execution and closing processes
- Collaborate with clients, opposing counsel, and transaction parties
- Support the structuring and execution of complex financing transactions
- Work directly with partners and clients on sophisticated matters
- Develop increasing responsibility for transaction management and client relationships
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- 3-6 years of experience in structured finance, lending, securitization, secured transactions, or other sophisticated finance practices
- Outstanding academic credentials
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical, drafting, and transaction-management abilities
- Experience working on complex financing transactions in a law firm environment
- Ability to manage multiple matters while working effectively within a collaborative team
- Demonstrated commitment to a stable professional trajectory
- Candidates with transferable finance experience are encouraged to apply
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Work on sophisticated financing and structured finance transactions
- Gain meaningful responsibility and direct client exposure
- Collaborate closely with experienced finance attorneys and partners
- Enjoy a supportive and collegial culture with strong mentorship
- Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
- Hybrid work flexibility and a commitment to attorney development
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Salary : $260,000 - $390,000