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Structured Credit & Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLO) Associate Attorney

$260k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Structured Credit & Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLO) Associate Attorney
Locations: New York, NY | Washington, DC | Philadelphia, PA | Charlotte, NC | Boston, MA

Direct Counsel is seeking a Structured Credit & Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLO) Associate Attorney to join the Global Finance practice of a premier Am Law firm . This is an outstanding opportunity to join a nationally recognized structured credit team representing leading asset managers, equity investors, investment banks, and commercial banks in sophisticated CLO and structured finance transactions.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in securitization, structured finance, or other transactional finance matters, or possess strong transactional experience with a demonstrated interest in building a practice focused on collateralized loan obligations and structured credit.

Responsibilities
  • Represent asset managers, equity investors, investment banks, commercial banks, and other financial institutions in collateralized loan obligation (CLO) and structured credit transactions.
  • Assist with the structuring, negotiation, and execution of complex securitization and structured finance transactions.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, financing agreements, and related structured finance documentation.
  • Advise clients on innovative financing structures involving CLOs, private credit, and other structured finance products.
  • Serve as a key member of transaction teams, managing significant aspects of transactions from due diligence through closing.
  • Collaborate with attorneys across the Global Finance practice to develop practical, business-focused solutions for sophisticated financing matters.
Qualifications
  • J.D. from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
  • 3+ years of experience in securitization, structured finance, or other transactional finance matters at a law firm.
  • Experience with private credit, collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), fund finance, NAV-based facilities, or subscription line credit facilities is preferred.
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple sophisticated transactions in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
  • Active bar admission, or eligibility for admission, in the jurisdiction where the candidate will be based.
Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary: Starting at $260,000 , with compensation commensurate with class year and experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and additional employee wellness benefits.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a finance attorney to join a market-leading Global Finance practice handling cutting-edge structured credit and CLO transactions for some of the world's most prominent financial institutions and asset managers.

Vacancy posted 24 days ago
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