Associate Attorney

James Search Group; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Billable hours incentive bonus

New revenue origination bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Wellness programs

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Associate to join its Global Transportation Finance team. This role offers the chance to work on complex domestic and international transactions, focusing on aviation, maritime, and rail financing. The ideal candidate will possess 2-5 years of transactional finance experience and a J.D. from an accredited law school. With a commitment to professional growth, this firm provides mentorship, leadership development opportunities, and a hybrid work model. If you're ready to engage in high-profile transactions and advance your career in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of transactional finance experience in a law firm setting.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex domestic and international transactions involving asset-based finance.
• Draft and negotiate finance and leasing agreements.

Skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Transactional finance experience

Ability to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

This range is provided by James Search Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$235,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/yr

Finance Associate – Global Transportation Finance - Chicago, Los Angeles, or Dallas

About Our Client

We are working with a highly regarded, internationally recognized Top-Tier law firm known for its leading finance practice and strong presence across major U.S. and international legal markets. This firm provides its attorneys with sophisticated, high-profile transactions, a dynamic team environment, and a commitment to career development. If you're looking for a firm that offers challenging work, direct client engagement, and a clear growth trajectory, this could be the right opportunity for you.

About the Role

This firm is seeking a Finance Associate to join its Global Transportation Finance team in Chicago, Los Angeles, or Dallas. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in transactional finance and a strong background in financing, leasing, acquisition, and restructuring transactions involving aviation, rail, maritime, and other equipment assets.

What You’ll Do

1. Work on complex domestic and international transactions involving asset-based finance, structured finance, and secured lending
2. Handle transactions related to aviation, maritime, rail, and other transportation sectors
3. Draft and negotiate finance and leasing agreements, credit facilities, and security agreements
4. Collaborate with senior attorneys and participate in business development initiatives
5. Manage multiple deals simultaneously, coordinating across global jurisdictions and industry sectors

What We’re Looking For

1. J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
2. 2-5 years of transactional finance experience in a law firm setting
3. Experience in structured finance, leveraged finance, capital markets, maritime, private equity, project finance, real estate finance, or aviation finance is a plus
4. Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
5. Admission to practice in the applicable jurisdiction (or in the process of obtaining admission)
6. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

What’s in It for You?

1. Cutting-edge finance transactions with top-tier clients
2. Clear career progression path, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities
3. Multiple bonus programs, including: Annual discretionary bonus, billable hours incentive bonus and new revenue origination bonus
4. Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and wellness programs
5. Hybrid work model (three days in-office, two days remote)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a premier finance practice that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, let’s connect!

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services