Structured Finance Associate Attorney
Direct Counsel is seeking a Structured Finance Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Charlotte, North Carolina or New York City.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney with 2-8 years of structured finance experience to join a nationally recognized Structured Finance practice. The team advises on some of the market's most innovative and sophisticated transactions, with a particular focus on Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs), asset-based lending, and middle-market leveraged finance.
Responsibilities
- Advise clients on the structuring, execution, and closing of Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) transactions.
- Represent arrangers, managers, investors, and issuers in middle-market and broadly syndicated loan CLO transactions.
- Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents for structured finance and leveraged lending matters.
- Advise clients on regulatory and compliance issues affecting structured finance transactions.
- Manage multiple transactions simultaneously while coordinating with clients and multidisciplinary legal teams.
- Provide practical, business-focused legal advice throughout all stages of complex structured finance transactions.
- Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented practice focused on delivering exceptional client service.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active membership in a U.S. state bar and eligibility to practice in the applicable office jurisdiction.
- 2-8 years of structured finance experience, with significant exposure to CLOs, asset-based lending, and/or middle-market leveraged loans.
- Law firm experience handling sophisticated structured finance transactions.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple complex transactions and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent client service, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- Highly motivated with strong academic credentials.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $235,000-$435,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Mental health and wellness programs
Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Industry-leading parental leave
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
401(k) retirement plan
Flexible Time Off (FTO) and paid holidays
Annual discretionary performance bonus eligibility