Esoteric Assets / Structured Finance Associate Attorney

Esoteric Assets / Structured Finance Associate Attorney

Location: Charlotte, NC; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY
Salary: $225,000–$435,000

Direct Counsel is seeking a Structured Finance Associate Attorney to join a leading global law firm's Structured Finance practice in Charlotte, Los Angeles, or New York. This opportunity is ideal for a mid-level associate with at least 4 years of experience handling sophisticated structured finance transactions.

The successful candidate will have strong deal experience at a law firm with a focus on structured finance, lending, securitization, or similar financing structures. Experience across a variety of asset types and transaction structures is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in sophisticated structured finance transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents for structured finance and securitization matters.
• Advise clients on lending, securitization, and other complex financing structures.
• Support transactions involving a variety of asset classes and financing structures.
• Analyze transaction structures and identify legal and commercial considerations.
• Coordinate with clients, counterparties, lenders, investors, and other transaction participants.
• Manage transaction workstreams and help drive matters from inception through closing.
• Conduct legal research and due diligence as needed.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and other professionals on complex finance transactions.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• At least 4 years of structured finance experience.
• Significant law firm experience handling structured finance transactions.
• Experience with structured finance, lending, securitization, or similar financing structures.
• Strong transactional drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience across multiple asset types and transaction structures is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $225,000–$435,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Eligibility for a discretionary performance bonus.
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated structured finance, securitization, lending, and other complex financing transactions.
• Collaborative environment with meaningful opportunities for professional development and advancement.