Structured Finance & Securtization Associate (Esoteric)

Most structured finance attorneys execute. Here you're the architect. You will take illiquid assets, loans, aircraft leases, franchise royalties, cell tower revenues and build the legal structures that transform them into securities investors can hold. First-time deals. Novel asset classes. Legal frameworks that don't exist until you build them. You'll be at the cutting edge of ABS, esoteric ABS, and your input will directly shape the landscape of the global securitization market. What You'll Do Draft and negotiate the core transaction suite, indentures, sale agreements, servicing agreements, on transactions at the frontier of the market Structure first-time securitizations of novel asset classes, analyzing legal risk where no precedent exists Advise issuers, sponsors, banks, and investors simultaneously, managing competing interests across the same transaction Coordinate tax, insolvency, and regulatory counsel to stress‑test every layer of the structure Manage the full legal mechanics of CLOs, esoteric ABS, and cross‑border securitizations in parallel What You'll Need JD and active U.S. bar admission Minimum 2 years' structured finance and securitization experience at a law firm, class of 2024 or earlier A stellar academic record The ability to work across multiple asset classes and client types without losing precision About the Firm World renowned. Their structured finance practice is ranked among the global elite. This is a firm known not for volume but for the deals no one else has done, first‑time securitizations on asset classes where the legal architecture has to be invented. Associates work on transactions that set market precedent, not follow it. Perks Full medical, dental, and vision coverage 18 weeks parental leave for primary caregivers, with an optional six‑month reduced‑pace return; 4 weeks for non‑primary caregivers Subsidized back‑up childcare and elder care 23 vacation days, 11 paid holidays, 401k, and employee assistance program On‑site wellness center, gym, free classes, personal training, clinic, unlimited snacks, and two free daily meals at the New York office Pro bono hours count toward your billable target (1900 hours per annum) Hybrid working Why This Role Matters You'll be building a legal framework the market will reference for years. Access to this quality of work is rare. Rarer still is the commercial breadth, advising issuers, sponsors, banks, and investors on the same deal accelerates judgment in a way that single‑side practices don't. Your wellbeing is at the core of their operation, and you'll build relationships with the worlds largest, most sophisticated clientele in an environment that won't burn you out. For attorneys looking to build and cement a legacy, there is simply no better environment in the market. How to Apply Feel free to apply with your résumé to begin a confidential conversation. Don't worry if it isn't fully updated, use what you have and we'll take it from there. #J-18808-Ljbffr BCL Legal