Structured Finance & Securtization Associate

One of the US's fastest-growing law firms. Their Chambers-ranked finance group is expanding due to an exceptional pipeline. The firm itself is already an established global platform, and they've recently expanded their US operations with multiple new offices across the country. This is an opportunity that will supercharge your career: sophisticated transactions, hands-on mentorship, and, to top it all off, you'll be part of a firm that operates without debt. Worth noting, partner promotions are frequent here. You will keep complex financing structures moving, drafting and negotiating the legal frameworks that allow assets to be funded, securitized, and transferred to capital markets investors. You'll work closely with partners on deal work-while they lead the group, you own the deals you work on. Deal pace at this level is real, but exposure to every kind of asset class and structured product, along with cross-border experience, makes the development on offer unmatched. Your route to equity is supported by hands-on mentorship from an existing partner, adding real structure to your progression. What You'll Do * Draft and negotiate the core transaction document suite, indentures, sale agreements, credit agreements, and servicing agreements, across all asset types and structures * Advise issuers, sponsors, lenders, and investors on their respective positions across securitization and lending transactions * Structure deals independently, identifying and resolving legal issues before they reach the partner * Manage deal timelines, coordinate across tax, regulatory, and insolvency counsel, and drive transactions to close * Build direct client relationships, this is a practice where that access comes early What You'll Need * J.D. and active admission in New York * 2-6 years of finance experience (any finance specialization welcome) with an Am Law-ranked firm * Strong desire to make partner and an inquisitive mindset if transitioning from another specialty About the Firm A transatlantic law firm with over 1,400 lawyers across 20 offices in major commercial centers across the US, UK, and Europe. Built around litigation, transactions, IP, and private wealth, with financial services as a core industry focus. The structured finance group represents the full spectrum of market participants, originators, servicers, issuers, lenders, hedge funds, and investors-across US and international transactions. A firm with genuine global reach and the platform to support a structured finance practice operating at the highest level of the market. Perks * Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one * 20 weeks of paid parental leave for both parents, regardless of caregiver status, with reduced hours during ramp-down and ramp-up * Discretionary annual performance bonus * Pro bono hours counting toward billable target (1,950) * 401(k) with match * Relocation reimbursement for lateral hires * Lean matter staffing, with substantive work from day one * Hybrid working Why This Role Matters You've spent years working hard and invested hundreds of thousands of dollars to become a finance attorney. This is a platform worthy of that investment, with a firm that puts your career first. Their record of sustained growth, combined with the direct mentorship on offer, makes this opportunity a springboard for building your own book and cementing your legacy in the market. From the deals you work on to your route to equity, this role is particularly rare, as the group also prioritizes associate well-being. Ultimately, this is an environment where you can define your career without the risk of burnout. If you're interested in structured finance but come from a slightly different background, the support on offer is real-the entire group will ensure you get up to speed. Apply with what you have, your résumé doesn't need to be perfect. Send what you've got, and we'll take it from there.