Associate Attorney – Fixed Income

Piper Sandler & Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Sandler & Co. seeks an Associate-level Attorney to join its Legal team in New York, NY, focusing on fixed income, finance and structured finance. You will draft and negotiate documents, coordinate with deal teams, and assist with client communications.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years’ experience in finance or structured finance, a JD from an accredited law school, and NY bar admission; strong drafting and time-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active NY State Bar in good standing.
• Experience in Finance, Banking, or Structured Finance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate primary and ancillary finance documents (credit agreements, security agreements, intercreditor agreements) using LSTA/LMA frameworks.
• Assist in structured finance transactions including warehouse facilities, asset-based lending, and securitizations.
• Independently manage transaction workstreams and coordinate with deal teams and outside counsel.
• Participate in client calls and meetings; respond to client requests promptly and professionally.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise internal stakeholders on potential impact.
• Manage outside counsel and legal expenses; assist with third-party matters and NDAs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Drafting skills

Oral and written communication

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Active NY State Bar

Job description

Job Description

At Piper Sandler, we connect capital with opportunity to build a better future. We believe that diverse teams with unique backgrounds, skills and experiences yield more innovative solutions. This is reflected in our commitment to engage, hire, and retain bright, committed people to work in partnership within an inclusive environment that allows each person to achieve personal success and add value to our teams and communities.

We are currently looking for an Associate-level Attorney to join our Legal team in New York, NY.

Role Overview

We are seeking a talented Attorney to join our growing Fixed Income practice. This role is ideal for an attorney who has experience in finance, banking, or structured finance who is eager to broaden their expertise across a range of products and asset classes. You will work closely with partners and senior counsel in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, increasing responsibility, and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate primary and ancillary finance documents for a broad range of finance, banking and structured finance transactions, including credit agreements, security agreements, and intercreditor agreements, utilizing both LSTA and LMA frameworks as well as bespoke documentation for complex or specialty finance transactions.
• Assist in the execution of structured finance transactions, including warehouse facilities, asset-based lending, and securitization-related matters including review of all relevant documentation and legal opinions for multiple asset classes (RMBS, CMBS, ABS, Consumer, etc.).
• Independently manage assigned transaction workstreams and work effectively within deal teams, coordinating with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to ensure seamless transaction closings.
• Participate in client calls and meetings, provide support to senior team members and respond to client requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Responsiveness and sound judgment are essential.
• Actively participate in the firm’s training programs and take ownership of discrete workstreams to develop your skills toward senior-level responsibilities.
• Monitoring relevant regulatory and legislative changes and requirements and advise internal stakeholders regarding their potential impact on the firm’s business.
• Working with internal clients on special projects as requested.
• Managing outside counsel and outside legal expenses.
• Assisting with third-party matters, NDAs, engagement letters and ancillary litigation matters.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in a Finance, Banking, or Structured Finance practice at a reputable law firm, investment bank or other financial institution.
• Exposure to or interest in structured finance (e.g., asset-backed facilities, CLOs, or complex collateral structures).
• Prior experience advising on distressed situations, special situations, restructurings of distressed assets and working knowledge, drafting and negotiating financing and related transaction documents including LSTA and/or LMA syndicated loan documentation is a plus but not required.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing of NY State Bar.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent drafting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet tight deadlines.
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a desire to learn and take on increasing responsibility.
• Candidates must be self-motivated, detail-oriented problem-solvers with high work standards, excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills; and a high-level of discretion, maturity and ethical integrity.
• Candidates must be able to work well both with a team and independently under limited supervision, and must be able to prioritize, meet deadlines, and be flexible to adapt to changing organizational needs.
• Candidates must be willing to work overtime as workload requires.
• Large law firm or investment bank experience strongly preferred.
• You must be work authorized in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• For this role, we cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.

As a leading investment bank, we enable growth and success for our clients through deep sector expertise, candid advice and a differentiated, highly productive culture. Our human capital, technology, marketing and other corporate support teams work with our business partners to maximize each employee. We understand the dynamic nature of the industry and work alongside our company strategies. Learn more about our firm here.

Piper Sandler values a strong culture dedicated to the emotional and physical well-being of our employees. Learn more about our commitment to our employee’s health, well-being, our benefits program and how we are here for our employees and their families today, tomorrow and beyond here.

The anticipated starting salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $200,000 - $225,000 per year. Placement within this range is dependent upon level of experience, location and other factors. This position is eligible for annual incentive compensation which will be a part of the total compensation. Total compensation for this position will be competitive with the market.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran or status with regard to public assistance.

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