Senior Asset-Backed Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A prominent law firm is seeking a Senior Associate with 6–8 years of experience in asset-backed finance to join its esteemed practice. This role involves providing legal counsel to issuers, underwriters, placement agents, and collateral managers in structured finance offerings. The firm’s Asset-Backed Finance practice collaborates with a range of clients, from major financial institutions to emerging startups, contributing to well-established and innovative securitization platforms.

Location

• Chicago, IL

Duties

• Advise issuers, underwriters, placement agents, and collateral managers in asset-backed finance transactions.
• Oversee all aspects of structured finance offerings.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of securitization platforms.
• Handle legal documentation, transaction structuring, and negotiations.
• Provide strategic guidance on asset-backed and structured finance matters.

Requirements

• 6–8 years of experience in asset-backed finance and structured finance transactions.
• Experience working with issuers, underwriters, and other key stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of securitization and structured finance principles.
• Excellent project management and client-facing skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to practice law and in good standing in the jurisdiction where hired.

Skills

• Expertise in asset-backed finance and structured finance legal matters.
• Strong analytical, research, and drafting skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Capacity to manage multiple high-level transactions concurrently.
• Detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset.

Benefits

• Opportunity to collaborate with a high-performing team and industry-leading clients.
• Exposure to innovative and cutting-edge financial transactions.

Lauded as an excellent firm for which to work, this firm has been cited as a top firm for minority and diversity hiring. In the same vein, the firm is praised for its open culture and the wonderful individuals who make it up. Throughout its history, the firm has featured excellent real estate, business, litigation, tax, and employment practices, with the latter being an especially strong suit. With its origins in Los Angeles, the firm has offices across the world and industry-leading clients from over 80 countries, but has not lost its open and friendly culture.