Finance (UCC) Associate Attorney
Job Description
Location: New York, New York
Direct Counsel is representing a leading Am Law firm seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney to join its Finance group in New York, with a focus on UCC and secured transactions. This is an excellent opportunity to develop deep expertise in Article 9 secured transactions and Article 8 investment securities matters while working on sophisticated finance matters across a top-tier platform.
The ideal candidate will have approximately 4–6 years of finance or secured lending experience, with strong interest in UCC issues and structured credit documentation.
Key Responsibilities- Advise clients on secured lending transactions with a focus on UCC Article 9 and Article 8 matters
- Review and analyze security documentation and collateral structures
- Assist in drafting and negotiating security interest opinions
- Counsel clients on personal property security interests and related financing structures
- Monitor and interpret developments in the UCC and related commercial law
- Support broader Finance and cross-practice transactional teams on secured lending issues
- Contribute to internal knowledge management materials and best practices
- 4–6 years of experience in finance, secured lending, or related transactional work
- Experience with secured transactions and financing documentation required
- Familiarity with UCC Article 9 and Article 8 strongly preferred
- Experience reviewing or working with security interest opinions is a plus
- Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills
- Excellent academic credentials
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple practice groups
- Admission to the New York Bar or eligibility to waive in
This role offers the opportunity to build specialized expertise in UCC and secured transactions within a leading global Finance practice. The position provides strong mentorship, technical depth, and exposure to a wide range of complex financing matters across multiple industries.
Compensation- Expected salary range: $310,000 – $390,000
- Eligibility for discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits package
