Our client is seeking a Boston-based associate with 3–6 years of experience to join its finance group’s structured finance practice. The position offers hands-on involvement in transactional work from diligence and structuring through negotiation, closing and post-closing.
The Work
- Support complex domestic and cross-border finance and transactional matters from initial diligence through closing and post-closing obligations.
- Review legal diligence, assess findings and risks, and develop practical recommendations to inform transaction strategy and client decisions.
- Draft, review, negotiate and revise transaction documents, contracts, disclosure schedules and ancillary agreements.
- Contribute to transaction structuring and advise on legal, regulatory, business and operational considerations.
- Coordinate deal timelines and workstreams, communicate with transaction participants, and help manage closings, including documentation, signatures and funds flow.
- Participate in negotiations and collaborate with lawyers and business professionals across practices and offices to advance client objectives.
What You Bring
- Three to six years of experience in structured finance, securitization and/or asset-based lending.
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice in the state where the candidate will be based.
- Strong legal research, analysis and problem-solving skills, with sound professional judgment and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear legal work product and communicate persuasively.
- Ability to organize competing demands, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively; experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm is preferred.
Why Consider It
Build experience across transaction stages, with opportunities to contribute to diligence, drafting, structuring, negotiation and closing while working with multidisciplinary teams across offices.
The role includes ongoing professional development and a hybrid arrangement with regular in-office presence and some work-from-home flexibility.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated annual hiring range is $260,000–$390,000, depending on geographic market and candidate qualifications, and benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance and a 401(k).
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.