Global Finance - Securitization Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A leading law firm is seeking a qualified and experienced Associate Attorney to join its Global Finance Group in New York. This position is ideal for an individual with at least three years of experience in asset-backed securitizations and structured finance transactions, including CMBS, RMBS, CLOs, and esoteric assets. The role involves a mix of drafting and negotiating offering and transaction documents for a variety of stakeholders in both public and private asset-backed securities offerings and structured lending transactions.

Location:

• New York, NY

Duties:

• Draft and negotiate offering and transaction documents for underwriters, initial purchasers, issuers, and lenders.
• Handle both public and private offerings of asset-backed securities.
• Manage private structured lending transactions.
• Work with various types of asset classes, including CMBS, RMBS, CLOs, and esoteric assets.

Requirements:

• Minimum of three years of experience with asset-backed securitizations and structured finance deals.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with public and private offerings of asset-backed securities and structured lending.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and handle complex financial transactions.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar, or eligibility for admission.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal aspects of securitization and structured finance.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders in a high-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan options, and paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities within a dynamic legal environment.
• Equal Employment Opportunity for all candidates, ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace.

This large international law firm focuses its practice on corporate, banking, regulatory, intellectual property and litigation. The New York offices lawyers have extensive experience in a wide variety of securities related practice areas, including public and private mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, tender and exchange offers, and public offerings. The New York lawyers are also involved in civil litigation, arbitration, and litigation counseling. In addition the New York office serves as the hub of much of the firm's international practice, representing foreign and American clients in cross-border transactions. New associates have the opportunity to assume front-line responsibility and to deal directly with clients at an early stage in their careers. Attorneys work in a team-oriented environment in which lawyers work comfortably with each other. In addition, attorneys enjoy competitive salaries.