Associate, Securitization

White & Case LLP; New York; Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship opportunities

Career growth

Meaningful work

Top-tier compensation

Job summary

White & Case LLP in New York seeks an associate with 1+ year experience in a transactional group. You will work on sophisticated debt capital markets transactions, taking ownership from inception to close.

The team is led by partners David Thatch and Elizabeth Devine. Candidates must have strong drafting, analytical and negotiation skills, fluent English, and the ability to manage multiple matters under pressure. This role offers top-tier compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York Bar (or eligibility) and in good standing.
• Approximately 1+ years of relevant law firm experience.
• Experience advising on debt capital markets transactions.
• Strong drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to see the broader business context.
• Strong communication, organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters efficiently and perform under pressure.
• Client-service oriented, collaborative and proactive.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Work on sophisticated, high-profile transactions for top-tier clients across industries.
• Take ownership of key deal components from inception to close, working directly with partners and clients.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate complex deal documents.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, tax, intellectual property, and regulatory specialists.
• Develop into a trusted advisor with deep legal and commercial expertise.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Admission to New York Bar

Job description

Our Securitization team advises on complex domestic and cross-border transactions across the full spectrum of esoteric financings for leading global brands, including whole-business Securitizations, rental car financings, fleet lease transactions, receivables facilities and related structured finance products.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a highly motivated, collaborative and qualified associate with a minimum of 1+ years of substantive experience in a transactional group at a reputable law firm. The optimal candidate will be an analytically sharp associate who can break down complex legal matters, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and deliver precise, high-quality work product under pressure. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential, as is the judgment to determine when to act independently versus when to elevate issues.

Beyond technical capabilities, we value candidates who are proactive, collaborative, and genuinely engaged in their work. The ideal candidate takes initiative and ownership of matters, communicates transparently with the team, and brings intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm to their work.

Our team is led by partners David Thatch and Elizabeth Devine.

What You’ll Do on Our Team

• Work on sophisticated, high-profile transactions for top-tier clients across industries.
• Take ownership of key deal components from inception to close, working directly with partners and clients.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate complex deal documents.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, tax, intellectual property, and regulatory specialists.
• Develop into a trusted advisor with deep legal and commercial expertise.
• Salary Range: $225,000 - $310,000

Why You Should Join Our Team

• A Tight-Knit Team That Is Genuinely Invested in You. We maintain a culture of excellence, collaboration, and direct feedback, with a strong commitment to in-person mentorship and shared success.
• Opportunities for Learning and Career Growth. Ranked Band 1 by Chambers USA, our team offers real mentorship and daily professional development.
• Reputable Clients and Meaningful Work. We advise industry-leading clients on cutting-edge deals.
• Top-Tier Compensation. Competitive salary, market-leading bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree (or LL.M./foreign equivalent) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York Bar (or eligibility to become admitted) and in good standing.
• Approximately 1+ years of relevant law firm experience.
• Experience advising on debt capital markets transactions.
• Strong drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to see the broader business context.
• Strong communication, organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters efficiently and perform well under pressure.
• Client-service oriented, collaborative and proactive.
• Fluency in English.

This role reports to

Partner

Equal Opportunities

White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

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Benefits at White & Case

White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.

The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

Note to Recruitment Agencies

Our internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of business-specific to the relevant office-before submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.