Structured Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A law firm is seeking an associate attorney to join its Structured Finance practice in New York, NY. This position involves representing issuers and sponsors in residential mortgage and consumer receivable financings, with a focus on RMBS, ABS, master repurchase facilities, and warehouse facilities.

Location:

• New York, NY.

Duties:

• Represent clients in residential mortgage and consumer receivable financings.
• Advise on RMBS, ABS, and other structured finance products, including master repurchase and warehouse facilities.
• Collaborate with other attorneys on the team to develop and implement legal strategies for complex finance transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents related to structured finance.
• Conduct legal research to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Admission to the New York or the ability to waive into jurisdiction.
• Previous experience with structured finance in a law firm environment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York Bar (or eligibility to waive in).

Skills:

• Expertise in structured finance, particularly RMBS, ABS, and related products.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• High academic achievement and a commitment to professional growth.
• Strong interest in structured finance and entrepreneurial spirit.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment with employee resource networks.

With more than 3,200 lawyers, this is one of the biggest law practices in the world. Tracing its roots back to the early 19th century, this is a fully integrated global law firm with a comprehensive U.S. practice. Its attorneys lend their expertise in banking and finance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, intellectual property, public policy, real estate, and e-commerce to nearly one-half of the Fortune 500 companies in industries such as banking, pharmaceuticals, and telecommunications. The firm offers these clients a combination of locally qualified lawyers along with practitioners deeply experienced in international matters in virtually all of the key financial centers in the world. In the U.S., it has top-ranked transactional capabilities complemented by one of the strongest litigation practices in the country.