Structured Finance Associate Attorney

Responsibilities: Advise clients on complex structured finance, securitization, and collateralized loan obligation (CLO) transactions. Conduct legal research and due diligence, identify transactional risks, and develop practical legal and business solutions. Draft, review, negotiate, and revise transaction documents, contracts, disclosure schedules, and ancillary agreements. Provide strategic guidance on transaction structuring, regulatory requirements, governance, and compliance matters. Coordinate transaction timelines, manage deal execution, and facilitate negotiations among clients, lenders, investors, counterparties, and other stakeholders. Manage transaction closings, including documentation, signatures, funds flow, and post-closing obligations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary legal teams to deliver high-quality client service and achieve successful transaction outcomes.

Requirements: J.D. from an accredited law school. Admission to the bar in the jurisdiction where the candidate will be based. At least 4 years of experience in structured finance, securitization, and/or CLO transactions. Strong legal research, drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. Excellent communication, organizational, and client relationship management abilities. Direct, relevant experience at an Am Law 100 law firm preferred.

Compensation: $310,000–$390,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications, plus comprehensive benefits.

Locations: Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; Washington, DC.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid