Our client is seeking a New York City attorney with 3–6 years of experience to join a finance group’s structured finance subgroup. The work spans complex financing and transactional matters, with opportunities to contribute from early analysis and structuring through negotiations, closing and post-closing responsibilities.
The Work
- Support complex domestic and cross-border finance and transactional matters from inception through closing and post-closing activities.
- Conduct legal due diligence, assess findings and risks, and develop practical recommendations that support client decision-making.
- Draft, review, negotiate and revise transaction documents, contracts, disclosure schedules and ancillary agreements.
- Assist with transaction structuring and advise on legal, regulatory, business and operational considerations affecting a deal.
- Coordinate deal execution by managing timelines, workstreams and communications among clients, counterparties, lenders, investors and other stakeholders.
- Participate in negotiations and help manage closings, including documentation, signatures, funds flow and post-closing obligations.
- Work with multidisciplinary legal teams and business professionals to address governance, regulatory and compliance considerations.
What You Bring
- 3–6 years of experience in structured finance, securitization and/or asset-based lending.
- A JD from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice in the state where the attorney will be based.
- Direct and applicable experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm is preferred.
- Strong legal research, analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with sound professional and business judgment.
- Clear, persuasive written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare accurate legal work product and communicate effectively with clients and transaction participants.
- Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage deadlines, competing demands and transaction workstreams.
- Ability to collaborate across teams while also working independently.
Why Consider It
The position offers involvement in complex finance and transactional matters across the deal lifecycle, including opportunities to contribute to structuring, diligence, negotiations and execution.
The team works collaboratively across practices and offices, and ongoing training and professional development are available.
The stated annual hiring range is $260,000–$390,000, subject to geographic market and candidate qualifications.
Compensation & Benefits
Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance and a 401(k); the role includes regular in-office presence with some work-from-home flexibility.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.