Banking Associate (New York City Metropolitan Area)

Moses & Singer LLP, a mid-sized New York City law firm with a nationally recognized banking practice, is seeking a highly motivated Associate, with 4–6 years of experience, to join its growing banking and finance practice. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-value transactions representing leading financial institutions in complex lending and letter of credit matters.

Candidates with a general corporate transactional background who are interested in developing or expanding their banking and finance practice are also encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent and advise lenders and borrowers in a broad range of financing transactions
• Structure, negotiate, document, and close domestic and international transactions (syndicated and bilateral; secured and unsecured)
• Draft and negotiate credit agreements, reimbursement agreements, security agreements, intercreditor agreements, participation agreements, receivables purchase agreements, and related ancillary documents
• Analyze relevant issues under the UCC (including Articles 9, 5, 8, and 12) and the Bankruptcy Code

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; admitted to the New York Bar
• 4–6 years of relevant law firm experience in banking and finance, corporate, or other transactional practice
• Banking and finance experience, particularly lending or lender-side experience, is preferred, but a strong general corporate transactional background will be considered
• Familiarity with letters of credit, trade finance, and/or fund finance is advantageous
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills; experience with AI tools is helpful
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Annual base salary is between $180,000 and $200,000. The salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience, skill set, and other requirements as set forth in the job description. Note that the salary range does not include the value of health, life, or other employer-provided insurance; paid or unpaid time off, such as sick or vacation days, or leaves of absence; contributions toward retirement or savings funds, such as 401(k) plans; commission; equity; or bonuses.

Moses & Singer LLP offers a competitive compensation package comprised of base pay and discretionary year-end bonus for eligible employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, flexible spending plan and 401K plan. Moses & Singer LLP also offers generous paid time off and holidays.

All decisions affecting employment at Moses & Singer LLP are made on the basis of qualification, performance and other pertinent work-related factors, and without discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran’s status, genetic information or any other legally protected status.