Structured Credit & Collateralized Loan Obligations Associate Attorney

Overview

A respected international law firm with an AmLaw-caliber global finance practice is seeking a Structured Credit & Collateralized Loan Obligations Associate Attorney to join its expanding, high-performing Global Finance group in New York, NY. The team is recognized as a top-tier structured credit practice, representing a diverse global client base that includes leading asset managers, equity investors, and major CLO underwriters such as large investment and commercial banks.

• Advise on a wide range of structured finance and securitization matters, with a focus on CLOs
• Represent a diverse set of clients, including asset managers, equity investors, and underwriters, in structuring and executing complex financial transactions
• Collaborate with a global team to provide cutting-edge legal services in the structured finance and capital markets space
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while advising clients on innovative financing solutions

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record
• Active Bar Admission in the State of New York
• 3+ years of substantive securitization and structured finance experience, or transactional experience with a strong desire to transition into CLOs
• Prior experience with private credit, CLOs, fund finance, NAV-based facilities, or subscription line credit facilities preferred but not required
• Large law firm experience strongly preferred

• Competitive salary of $260,000+, commensurate with experience and class year
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
• Extensive emotional health resource programs and social connectedness programs
• 401(k) and retirement plans
• Generous PTO and parental leave
• Family concierge and commuter benefits
• Relocation allowance
• Professional development resources and additional perks

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated attorney to advance their career in a dynamic, growing practice, working on sophisticated and high-profile transactions within a collaborative, supportive environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, mentorship, and early responsibility.