Finance Associate Attorney (Structured / Asset-Based Finance)

Location: New York, New York

Direct Counsel is seeking a Finance Associate to join a leading international law firm’s premier Finance Practice Group. This is an opportunity for a senior-level transactional finance attorney to work on sophisticated structured finance and asset-based lending transactions within a highly collaborative, client-facing practice.

The firm’s finance platform is recognized for handling complex, fast-moving transactions across global markets and offers significant responsibility, direct client interaction, and leadership opportunities within deal teams.

• Represent issuers, investors, and lenders in structured finance and asset-based finance transactions
• Lead and manage components of complex financing transactions independently
• Work on warehouse lending facilities, forward flow transactions, whole loan transfers, repurchase agreements, and securitizations
• Structure, document, and negotiate sophisticated financing arrangements
• Coordinate and collaborate with tax, corporate, regulatory, and other advisory teams
• Manage junior associates and contribute to deal execution strategy
• Interface directly with clients and counterparties on active transactions

• 5+ years of experience in structured finance and/or asset-based lending transactions
• Strong experience with securitizations and securitization-related structures
• Background representing issuers, investors, and/or lenders in complex financing deals
• Experience managing deal components and supervising junior team members
• Strong communication, leadership, and client relationship skills
• Excellent academic credentials and prior Big Law experience
• Admission to the New York State Bar

• Work on high-value, sophisticated structured finance transactions
• Significant client-facing responsibility and leadership opportunities
• Collaborative, high-performing finance practice group
• Strong platform with global reach and complex cross-border deal flow
• Transparent career development and mentorship infrastructure

Salary Range: $390,000 – $435,000 annually

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Discretionary bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans
• Parental, adoption, and fertility benefits
• Flexible time off and reduced schedule arrangements
• Wellness and mental health programs
• Professional development, bar support, and CLE resources
• Pro bono opportunities and charitable matching programs