Asset Finance & Securitization Associate

Job Overview: A distinguished law firm is seeking an experienced and dynamic Asset Finance & Securitization Associate to join its Global Finance group in Philadelphia. The firm’s practice is highly regarded across the industry and focuses on structuring innovative structured finance and asset finance transactions for a diverse group of clients, including issuers, borrowers, hedge funds, credit funds, and banks. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on complex transactions involving a wide variety of asset classes and financial structures.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Duties:

• Represent clients in the structuring and execution of asset finance and securitization transactions.
• Work on transactions involving a wide variety of asset classes, including solar loans, mineral rights, royalties, marketplace loans, credit card receivables, auto loans and leases, mortgages, single-family rental properties, timeshares, and trade receivables.
• Collaborate with a collegial team to build and maintain client relationships.
• Handle the legal aspects of structuring complex financial products, derivatives, and other new financial structures.
• Participate in negotiations, drafting of agreements, and advising clients throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Requirements:

• 2 to 5 years of experience in structured finance and asset finance.
• Prior experience with transactions involving asset classes such as solar loans, mineral rights, royalties, marketplace loans, credit card receivables, auto loans and leases, mortgages, single-family rental properties, timeshares, and trade receivables is preferred.
• Strong interest in learning and developing relationships with clients and team members.
• Large law firm experience is strongly preferred.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction (preferably in Pennsylvania or willingness to be admitted).

Skills:

• Strong understanding of asset finance, structured finance, and securitization.
• Expertise in structuring complex financial products and transactions.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative team environment.
• Client-focused with a strong ability to build and maintain relationships.

Benefits:

• Relocation allowance available for candidates based outside Philadelphia.
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, etc.).
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in a top-ranked practice.

We are fond of this firm, who, through large scale mergers, have become a network of integrated offices that can handle clients in any major city. Although that growth has not yet translated into the full scale Fortune 500 multinational clientele, this law firm is content to be the well-priced big firm alternative. With a quirky and youthful approach to the law and firm management, this firm is not as concerned with the bottom line as it is being a novel law firm in which to work. With practice areas that run from international trade to individual tax, there are plenty of opportunities for like-minded attorneys.