Secured Finance Staff Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Esoteric Securitization & Structured Credit Specialist | Staff Attorney ????

§ Practice Area: Asset-Backed Securitization / Legal Due Diligence & Portfolio Management

§ Location: New York, NY

§ Salary: $200,000 to $250,000 Base Salary (Plus comprehensive bonus and benefits structure)

§ Schedule: Full-time, Direct-Hire, Standard Billable Expectations

§ The Firm:

Our client is an AmLaw 50 global titan, widely celebrated for its Tier 1 and Tier 2 practice rankings in Chambers USA across financial services, corporate transactions, and complex capital markets. Founded over 100 years ago, the firm has built an enduring legacy of legal excellence, serving as a trusted advisor to global investment banks, private credit sponsors, and Fortune 500 corporations. The firm offers a collaborative, technology-driven workplace that prioritizes long-term professional development, high-level client exposure, and structured operational support for major financial transactions.

§ Duties:

The incoming Staff Attorney will serve as a core execution and due diligence specialist within a high-volume esoteric structured finance team. Working alongside leading partners and senior associates, this role is critical to maintaining deal velocity, quality control, and procedural integrity across pioneering asset-backed securitizations.

Core responsibilities include:

⨖ Coordinating and Supervising Legal Due Diligence and quality-control protocols for offering memoranda, disclosure documents, and transaction files.

⨖ Liaising with Financial Issuers, investment bankers, auditors, and management teams to validate factual disclosures and substantiate investor materials.

⨖ Preparing and Maintaining critical deal infrastructure, including critical dates lists, transaction checklists, UCC financing statements, and regulatory filings.

⨖ Supporting Exempt and Registered Securities Offerings alongside structured private credit facilities within whole-business, digital infrastructure, and media royalty spaces.

⨖ Synthesizing Market Intelligence by tracking industry trends, producing internal reports, and drafting client-facing business development material.

§ Qualifications:

Candidates must possess meticulous attention to detail and foundational transactional experience within a sophisticated legal practice.

⨖ Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school with distinguished academic credentials.

⨖ Active Bar Membership in the state of New York, or eligibility to waive in promptly.

⨖ Established Background in capital markets, financial transactions, or structured finance, preferably within a large law firm setting.

⨖ Technical Proficiency with document management, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and legal technology platforms.

⨖ Exceptional organizational, analytical, and written communication skills capable of handling tight turnarounds in a fast-paced environment.

§ Skills:

The following experience and credentials will significantly elevate a candidate's standing:

⨖ Prior experience building, managing, or auditing transaction closing processes and post-closing monitoring systems.

⨖ Specific exposure to esoteric securitization asset classes, such as digital infrastructure, renewable energy, or IP/royalty revenue streams.

⨖ Proven ability to lead cross-functional due diligence reviews independently and manage multi-faceted projects across complex timelines.

!Notice¡

*This a job advertisement on behalf of our client and does not reflect the full job description for the role. Any qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. You will need to provide law school transcripts, a writing sample or deal sheets, and a cover letter in order to be considered for this role. This posting does not constitute an offer of employment and the listed compensation details may vary by state or experience and will be discussed thoroughly during interview phase.