Structured Finance Associate Attorney (Residential Mortgage Finance)

Job Description

Job Description

Structured Finance Associate Attorney (Residential Mortgage Finance)
Location: New York, New York

Direct Counsel is seeking a Mid-Level Structured Finance Associate to join the Finance practice of a leading Am Law firm in New York . This role is ideal for an attorney with experience in structured finance and securitization transactions , particularly within the residential mortgage finance and consumer finance sectors .

The position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated financing transactions involving complex asset-backed structures and collaborate with experienced attorneys on high-value deals in the structured finance market.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on structured finance and securitization transactions , particularly involving residential mortgage finance and consumer finance assets

• Assist with structuring, negotiating, and documenting complex financing and asset-backed transactions

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

• Conduct legal due diligence and transaction analysis for structured finance deals

• Work with financial institutions, sponsors, and internal deal teams to facilitate successful transaction execution

• Support senior attorneys in managing deals from structuring through closing

• Work across a variety of asset classes and financing structures

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of structured finance experience at a law firm

• Experience in structured finance, securitization, lending, or similar finance transactions

• Experience working on matters involving residential mortgage finance or consumer finance assets

• Strong transactional drafting and deal management skills

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

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

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

• Active admission to the New York Bar

Compensation & Benefits

This position offers a competitive compensation package with a salary range of approximately $260,000–$390,000 , 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.