Finance Associate - structured finance

BCL Legal; New York; On-site; GBP 133,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

The Firm A, a top-tier AmLaw firm, is seeking an attorney to join its Finance team in the New York office. The role offers exposure to sophisticated cross-border structured finance and securitization matters within a collegial, partnership-driven culture.

Applicants should have a minimum of 4 years of experience in structured finance or related finance transactions and must be admitted to the New York State Bar.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in structured finance or related finance transactions.
• Strong deal experience from a law firm environment.
• Experience in structured finance, lending, securitization, or similar financing structures.
• Admission to the New York State Bar is required.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents.
• Advising clients on structured finance, securitisation, lending, and related financing transactions.
• Managing key workstreams on active deals and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Conducting transaction due diligence and assisting with deal execution.
• Collaborating closely with partners, associates, and clients on asset-backed and structured finance matters.
• Supporting business development initiatives and helping build client relationships.

Skills

Structured finance

Securitization

Drafting transactions

Client management

Job description

The Firm A top 50 AmLaw firm are looking to appoint an attorney to join their Finance team in their New York office. This transatlantic firm operates across the major financial and commercial hubs across the globe, providing access to sophisticated cross-border work and an international client base. This firm employs market-leading practitioners who design bespoke liquidity and securitization structures across conventional and esoteric asset classes. The firm's culture is built on partnership, inclusion, and professional excellence. Lawyers work closely across offices, practice areas, and industries, creating opportunities to develop broad relationships and gain exposure to sophisticated domestic and cross-border matters. Team members are encouraged to take ownership of their work, contribute innovative ideas, and play a meaningful role in client relationships from an early stage in their careers. The environment of this firm is extremely team-oriented, with lawyers working closely across practices and offices to deliver an exceptional client service. Pro bono work is at the heart of this firm's identity with their wider pro bono programme being recognised for their lawyers' devoting tens of thousands of hours each year to support vulnerable individuals and improve access to justice. The firm is committed to investing in their team through ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development, while promoting an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are not only valued but central to everyday life in the workplace. Associates benefit from exposure to high-quality work, supportive leadership, and a culture that prioritises both career progression and long-term success.

What your day-to-day will look like:

You will work on a broad range of structured finance and securitisation transactions, advising financial institutions, lenders, issuers, investors, and other market participants on complex financing matters.

Responsibilities will include:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents.
• Advising clients on structured finance, securitisation, lending, and related financing transactions.
• Managing key workstreams on active deals and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Conducting transaction due diligence and assisting with deal execution.
• Collaborating closely with partners, associates, and clients on a variety of asset-backed and structured finance matters.
• Supporting business development initiatives and helping build client relationships.

About you

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in structured finance or related finance transactions.
• Strong deal experience from a law firm environment.
• Experience in structured finance, lending, securitization, or similar financing structures.
• Exposure to a variety of asset types and transaction structures is preferred, though not required.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and client management skills.
• Admission to the New York State Bar is required.

Why Join This Firm?

• Work on market-leading structured finance work.
• Benefit from excellent client exposure and early responsibility.
• Receive strong mentorship and career development opportunities.
• Be exposed to sophisticated cross-border transactions.
• Genuine opportunity to build a long-term career on a premier global platform

If you are looking join a team at the forefront of structured finance and make your mark on some of the market's most complex and innovative transactions, I believe this role encompasses all these things.