Asset Finance & Securitization Associate Attorney - NY

About the position

ASSET FINANCE & SECURITIZATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Preferred Location: New York, NY 

| Other Available Locations: Austin, TX | Boston, MA | Charlotte, NC | Los Angeles & San Francisco, CA | Boston, MA | Philadelphia, PA | Washington, D.C. |

Are you a finance attorney looking for an opportunity to work on complex, high-profile transactions?

Our client, a prestigious global AmLaw 50 law firm, is seeking a skilled Asset Finance & Securitization Associate Attorney to join their dynamic Global Finance group. This team represents a diverse range of market participants—including issuers, borrowers, hedge funds, credit funds, banks, and underwriters—in structuring innovative asset finance and securitization transactions. With top rankings in Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 US, this practice is at the forefront of the structured finance industry.

Candidate Profile:

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.

• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

• 2–5 years of substantive experience in structured finance, asset-backed securities, or securitization transactions.

• Experience with transactions involving assets such as solar loans, mineral rights, royalties, marketplace loans, credit card receivables, auto loans and leases, mortgages, single-family rental properties, timeshares, or trade receivables preferred.

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, with the ability to work on complex financing structures.

• Large law firm experience strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on a broad range of asset finance and securitization transactions.

• Structure, draft, and negotiate transaction documents, including securitization agreements and other financing instruments.

• Conduct due diligence and provide regulatory guidance on structured finance transactions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including tax, corporate, and regulatory attorneys, to support complex financings.

• Manage relationships with a sophisticated client base, including financial institutions, investment funds, and other key market participants.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a top-ranked structured finance practice, working on cutting-edge transactions in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Associates in this group gain hands-on experience with innovative deal structures and work alongside industry leaders who are dedicated to mentorship and professional development.

This role offers a competitive starting salary of $260,000+, commensurate with class year and experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous parental leave, family care support, a 401(k) plan, and other valuable perks. The position is available in multiple U.S. office locations, with relocation assistance provided. This is a prime opportunity for ambitious attorneys looking to grow their careers at the intersection of structured finance and capital markets.

Application Requirements:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.

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