Associate

Linklaters LLP seeks Associate in New York, NY to draft, negotiate and document indentures, credit agreements, offering circulars and various other legal documents concerned with capital markets, finance and securitization practice. Advise on legal structuring of complex financial mechanisms. Work as a key resource and communication point between our US-law practice and our global practice (including the UK, Germany, Hong Kong and Japan) specifically when these practices are working alongside each other on cross-border deals which require legal analysis from numerous jurisdictions. Provide specialized securitization-related structuring advice on cross-practice finance and corporate transactions which require the use of securitization, asset backed securities or other asset backed finance structures. Facilitate Legal research related to US finance and securitization law, specifically as it relates to credit risk retention, bankruptcy and true sale, ERISA and Tax. Advise tier 1 banks and Fortune 500 companies on New York securities law and U.S. federal securities law, including Rule 144A and Reg S issuances, U.S. credit risk retention and Volcker Rule issues. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree in law or foreign equivalent and three (3) years of experience in the job offered or related field: drafting, negotiating and finalizing documents in connection with financial transactions and agreements; representing both corporate clients and financial institutions in domestic and cross-border transactions; utilizing and applying U.S. and local capital markets and finance law to global finance transactions; drafting, negotiating, and finalizing conditions precedent deliverables; coordinating signing, closing and post-closing process of transaction; assisting with the coordination of financial transactions . Must be admitted to practice law in the State of New York. Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies. When not telecommuting, must report to work site. The base salary range offered for this role will be between $225,000 and $365,000 and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, performance, qualifications, as well as the needs of the firm. The total compensation package for this position may include discretionary bonuses and other benefits. Qualified applicants please apply on and search Associate and indicate job code CA022626EW. #LI-DNI Technical Skills: This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr