Structured Finance Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Structured Finance Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Direct Counsel is seeking a Mid-Level Structured Finance Associate to join the Finance practice of a leading Am Law firm in its Charlotte office . This role is ideal for an attorney with strong experience in structured finance transactions who is interested in working on sophisticated financing structures and complex asset-backed transactions.

The position offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of structured finance matters, including securitizations and lending structures involving diverse asset classes.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on structured finance transactions , including securitizations and asset-backed financing arrangements

• Assist in structuring, negotiating, and documenting complex financing transactions

• Draft and review transaction documents , including purchase agreements, servicing agreements, offering materials, and related financing documentation

• Conduct legal due diligence and transactional analysis related to structured finance deals

• Collaborate with clients, financial institutions, and internal deal teams to facilitate successful transaction execution

• Work across a variety of asset classes and financing structures

• Support senior attorneys in managing transactions from initial structuring through closing

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of structured finance experience

• Experience with structured finance, securitization, lending, or similar finance transactions at a law firm

• Strong deal experience and familiarity with complex financing structures

• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced transactional environment

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials

• Active admission to the North Carolina State Bar

Compensation & Benefits

This position offers a competitive compensation package with a salary range of approximately $310,000–$435,000 , depending on experience and qualifications. The firm also provides a comprehensive benefits package , including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, and opportunities for professional development and long-term career growth.