Associate Attorney needed for Boston office

Job Title: Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm based in Boston, MA, seeks a driven Associate Attorney with a background in securitization and structured finance or transactional law. This opportunity involves contributing to a top-ranked, globally recognized finance team specializing in structured credit and Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs). The role offers a chance to collaborate with leading asset managers, equity investors, and CLO underwriters while engaging in complex, high-profile projects.

Duties:

• Handle securitization transactions, structured finance, and Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs).
• Provide legal counsel and support for private credit arrangements, fund financing, NAV-based facilities, and subscription line credit facilities.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex financial and transactional documents.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external clients to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in business development and client relationship management activities to support practice growth.

Requirements:

• At least 2+ years of substantive experience in securitization, structured finance, or transactional law.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Prior exposure to CLOs, private credit, or fund finance is preferred.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Massachusetts.

Skills:

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a client-focused approach.
• Capability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Job Location:
Boston, MA

This global firm wants to be known for his cutting edge attitude about doing law in the Millenium. Are they there yet? We're not sure that they are quite ready to live up to the hype, but we are impressed with the lawyers in this office. With impressive pedigree and a particularly good banking section, the Boston office offers a great working environment, with all of the perks of an international practice. While not being at the center of this firm's operations makes it somewhat difficult to predict partnership promotion, the firm's partners in this office make the Boston office quite livable.