Asset Finance & Securitization Associate Attorney

Asset Finance & Securitization Associate Attorney
Location: Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Philadelphia, PA; New York, NY
Direct Counsel is seeking an Asset Finance & Securitization Associate Attorney to join the Global Finance practice of a premier Am Law firm in Charlotte, North Carolina . This is an exciting opportunity to work with a nationally recognized structured finance team representing issuers, borrowers, hedge funds, credit funds, banks, underwriters, and other market participants in sophisticated asset finance and securitization transactions.
The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of large law firm experience in structured finance, asset-backed securitizations, or related finance transactions and an interest in developing innovative financing structures across a wide range of asset classes.
Responsibilities

• Represent issuers, borrowers, banks, hedge funds, credit funds, underwriters, and other financial institutions in sophisticated asset finance and securitization transactions.
• Structure, negotiate, and document complex asset-backed financing and sale transactions involving a variety of asset classes.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents, financing agreements, securitization documents, and related ancillary agreements.
• Advise clients on innovative structured finance products, derivatives, and emerging financing structures.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to develop creative financing solutions tailored to client objectives.
• Manage multiple transactions simultaneously while maintaining direct client interaction and delivering exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• 3-6 years of experience in structured finance, securitization, asset finance, or related finance transactions at a large law firm.
• Experience with asset-backed transactions involving one or more of the following asset classes is preferred:
  • Solar loans
  • Mineral rights
  • Royalties
  • Marketplace loans
  • Credit card receivables
  • Auto loans and leases
  • Mortgages
  • Single-family rental properties
  • Timeshares
  • Trade receivables
• Excellent drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage sophisticated transactions in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Active bar admission, or eligibility for admission, in North Carolina or the ability to obtain admission.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Starting at $260,000 , with compensation commensurate with class year and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a finance attorney seeking to join a top-tier structured finance practice handling cutting-edge asset finance and securitization transactions for leading financial institutions and market participants.