Structured Finance Lawyer
At a glance
Overview
A leading international law firm with a strong, well-established structured finance practice is seeking a talented Structured Finance Lawyer to join its growing team in New York or Charlotte. The firm is widely recognized for advising on sophisticated, high-value structured finance transactions for a blue-chip client base that includes global financial institutions, investment banks, asset managers, private equity sponsors, and corporate issuers.
This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, market-leading transactions within a collaborative and highly regarded team, alongside partners who are recognized leaders in the structured finance space.
The successful candidate will support a broad range of structured finance and securitization transactions across multiple asset classes. This position is well suited for a lawyer in the early stages of their career who is eager to deepen technical expertise, gain meaningful client exposure, and work on sophisticated domestic and cross-border deals.
You will be involved in transactions from inception through closing, with increasing responsibility as your experience develops.
What You’ll Do
• Advise on a wide range of structured finance and securitization transactions, including: asset-backed securities (ABS), mortgage-backed securities (RMBS and CMBS) and CLOs and other structured credit products
• Warehouse facilities and asset-backed lending
• Debt capital markets–related structured products
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documentation, including:
• Offering memoranda and prospectuses
• Indentures, trust agreements, and servicing agreements
• Loan agreements, purchase agreements, and security documents
• Assist with due diligence across asset pools and transaction parties, identifying legal, structural, and regulatory risks
• Conduct legal research and analysis relating to U.S. securities laws, structured finance regulations, and evolving market standards
• Coordinate with clients, underwriters, rating agencies, trustees, and internal teams to ensure smooth and timely transaction execution
• Support partners in managing transactions, preparing client advice, and responding to regulatory or structural questions
• Stay informed on market trends, regulatory developments, and evolving deal structures affecting structured finance and securitization markets
About You
• 0–5 years’ experience in structured finance, securitization, capital markets, or asset-backed lending
• Experience gained at a leading law firm or in-house financial institution preferred
• Juris Doctor (JD) from a top-tier law school with strong academic credentials
• Admission to practice law in New York (or eligibility to waive in); North Carolina admission is a plus for Charlotte-based candidates
• Solid understanding of structured finance products and transaction mechanics
• Strong drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced transactional environment
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Why Apply?
• Highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Exposure to complex, high-profile structured finance transactions across a broad range of asset classes
• Direct access to experienced partners and meaningful responsibility early in your career
• A supportive, collaborative culture with a strong emphasis on professional development and mentorship
• Clear pathways for career progression within a top-tier structured finance practice
• An inclusive environment that values excellence, diversity, and innovation
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