New York City | Hybrid

Corporate – Structured & Specialty Finance Associate Attorney

AmLaw 50 Opportunity

Compensation

A premier global law firm is seeking a Corporate – Structured & Specialty Finance Associate Attorney to join its New York office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing private equity sponsors, banks, direct lenders, specialty finance companies, institutional investors, and corporate borrowers in sophisticated structured finance and specialty lending transactions.

Ideal Background

• 3–6 years of structured finance, specialty finance, leveraged finance, or banking & finance experience gained at a sophisticated law firm

• Experience representing banks, private equity sponsors, direct lenders, asset managers, specialty finance companies, institutional investors, and corporate borrowers

• Experience handling structured lending, asset-backed finance, warehouse facilities, receivables financings, securitization-related transactions, fund finance, subscription credit facilities, NAV financings, or other specialty finance transactions

• Experience drafting and negotiating credit agreements, security agreements, collateral documents, intercreditor agreements, commitment papers, guarantees, and related financing documents

• Experience coordinating due diligence, transaction management, and complex financing closings involving multiple parties

• Familiarity with private credit, structured products, acquisition finance, capital markets, or securitization is a plus

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to independently manage sophisticated finance transactions while maintaining significant client interaction

• Excellent academic credentials

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

• New York bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

✅ Premier Structured & Specialty Finance practice

✅ Sophisticated domestic and cross-border financing transactions

✅ Opportunity to represent leading financial institutions, private equity sponsors, and alternative lenders

✅ Significant client interaction and early deal responsibility

✅ Strong mentorship and professional development

✅ Collaborative AmLaw 50 environment

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.

I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries are always welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition
devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com
(216) 710-5174