Our client is seeking a mid-level Finance associate to develop deep UCC and secured-transactions expertise in New York City. This role combines hands-on security documentation and client advice with work supporting attorneys across multiple practice areas.
The Work
- Review security documentation for secured lending transactions and assess how the documents address personal-property security interests.
- Advise clients on personal-property collateral issues and security-interest structures, building expertise in the application of the UCC.
- Review security interest opinions and, where appropriate, draw on experience drafting and negotiating those opinions.
- Handle matters involving Article 9 secured transactions and Article 8 investment securities.
- Support Finance attorneys as well as attorneys in other transactional and non-transactional practice areas on UCC-related questions.
- Monitor upcoming changes to the UCC and related laws, and help maintain the team's knowledge-management materials.
What You Bring
- Four to six years of Finance experience, with solid law firm experience preferred.
- Experience with various types of secured lending transactions.
- Familiarity with security documentation and personal-property security interest issues and structures.
- Familiarity with drafting and negotiating security interest opinions is preferred.
- Interest or experience in UCC Article 9 secured transactions and Article 8 investment securities.
- Ability to support lawyers across Finance and other transactional or non-transactional practices.
- High level of academic achievement preferred.
Why Consider It
Build a focused UCC practice through varied secured lending work, client advice, and collaboration with lawyers across the firm.
The platform provides an enhanced mentoring program designed for lateral associates, professional development resources, and a hybrid model with in-office work Monday through Thursday plus specified remote-work periods during the year.
Attorneys can devote time to pro bono matters and receive credit for that work.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated base salary range is $310,000–$390,000; the role may also be eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus.
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.