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Finance Associate Attorney (Structured / Asset-Based Finance)

$390k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Finance Associate Attorney (Structured / Asset-Based Finance)

Location: New York, New York

Direct Counsel is seeking a Finance Associate to join a leading international law firm’s premier Finance Practice Group. This is an opportunity for a senior-level transactional finance attorney to work on sophisticated structured finance and asset-based lending transactions within a highly collaborative, client-facing practice.

The firm’s finance platform is recognized for handling complex, fast-moving transactions across global markets and offers significant responsibility, direct client interaction, and leadership opportunities within deal teams.

Responsibilities
  • Represent issuers, investors, and lenders in structured finance and asset-based finance transactions
  • Lead and manage components of complex financing transactions independently
  • Work on warehouse lending facilities, forward flow transactions, whole loan transfers, repurchase agreements, and securitizations
  • Structure, document, and negotiate sophisticated financing arrangements
  • Coordinate and collaborate with tax, corporate, regulatory, and other advisory teams
  • Manage junior associates and contribute to deal execution strategy
  • Interface directly with clients and counterparties on active transactions
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in structured finance and/or asset-based lending transactions
  • Strong experience with securitizations and securitization-related structures
  • Background representing issuers, investors, and/or lenders in complex financing deals
  • Experience managing deal components and supervising junior team members
  • Strong communication, leadership, and client relationship skills
  • Excellent academic credentials and prior Big Law experience
  • Admission to the New York State Bar
Why Join This Firm
  • Work on high-value, sophisticated structured finance transactions
  • Significant client-facing responsibility and leadership opportunities
  • Collaborative, high-performing finance practice group
  • Strong platform with global reach and complex cross-border deal flow
  • Transparent career development and mentorship infrastructure
Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $390,000 – $435,000 annually

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

  • Discretionary bonus eligibility
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans
  • Parental, adoption, and fertility benefits
  • Flexible time off and reduced schedule arrangements
  • Wellness and mental health programs
  • Professional development, bar support, and CLE resources
  • Pro bono opportunities and charitable matching programs

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