Attorney - Asset Finance Associate

Henderson Scott US; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Scott US in New York seeks an Asset Finance & Commercial Finance Associate to join its esteemed Banking & Finance practice. The role targets attorneys with asset finance, secured lending, or related transactional experience who want meaningful ownership of matters and direct client exposure.

You will work with a senior partner on a broad range of transactions for banks, lenders, borrowers and sophisticated clients, with mentorship, early business development opportunities, and a path

Qualifications

• Experience in asset finance, secured lending, or asset-based lending.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and client-relations abilities.
• Willingness to develop business development skills early in career.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating credit agreements, loan documents, security agreements, guarantees, leases, purchase and sale agreements, and related transactional documents
• Structuring and documenting sophisticated secured and commercial financing arrangements
• Advising clients regarding collateral, lien priority, perfection, UCC issues, negotiable instruments, letters of credit, and other commercial law matters
• Managing transactions from initial structuring through closing and post‑closing
• Participating in client‑development and relationship‑building activities alongside senior lawyers

Job description

Asset Finance & Commercial Finance Associate

New York | Hybrid

A highly respected law firm is seeking a Finance Associate to join its sophisticated Banking & Finance practice. This is a particularly compelling opportunity for an attorney with experience in asset finance, secured lending, asset-based lending, commercial finance, or related transactional work who wants more than a traditional associate role.

Working closely with one of the most highly regarded and decorated partners in the banking and finance space, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to take meaningful ownership of sophisticated matters, work directly with clients, and develop the skills necessary to build a long-term practice.

This is a long-term succession and client-development opportunity. Rather than waiting years for client exposure, the associate will have access to client relationships and business-development opportunities from day one, with the potential to grow alongside an established practice and ultimately assume significant responsibility for the work and relationships developed by the group.

The Opportunity

This role offers a rare combination of high-level mentorship, substantive responsibility, and business-development exposure.

The associate will work directly with an experienced finance partner on a broad range of transactions and matters representing banks, financial institutions, lenders, borrowers, businesses, and other sophisticated clients.

The ideal candidate is someone who wants to become more than an excellent deal lawyer. This opportunity is designed for an attorney who wants to:

• Take real ownership of matters and client relationships
• Receive hands‑on mentorship from a highly accomplished banking & finance practitioner
• Gain direct client contact and business‑development exposure early in their career
• Learn how an established finance practice is built and maintained
• Develop the judgment and relationship skills necessary to become a future practice leader
• Eventually have the opportunity to inherit and grow an established book of business

Practice & Responsibilities

The associate will represent a broad array of clients across sophisticated finance and commercial transactions, including:

• Secured lending transactions
• Asset‑based lending (ABL)
• Commercial finance and working‑capital facilities
• Asset finance and equipment‑related transactions
• Debt restructurings and workouts
• Sales and lease transactions
• Negotiable instruments
• Letters of credit
• Documents of title
• UCC and secured‑transactions matters
• Loan documentation, collateral, and security arrangements
• Other complex banking and commercial finance matters

Responsibilities will include:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating credit agreements, loan documents, security agreements, guarantees, leases, purchase and sale agreements, and related transactional documents
• Structuring and documenting sophisticated secured and commercial financing arrangements
• Advising clients regarding collateral, lien priority, perfection, UCC issues, negotiable instruments, letters of credit, and other commercial law matters
• Conducting due diligence and analyzing transaction structures and collateral
• Managing transactions from initial structuring through closing and post‑closing
• Assisting clients with debt restructurings, workouts, and related strategic matters
• Communicating directly with clients, lenders, borrowers, counterparties, and other professionals
• Taking increasing responsibility for matters with the support and mentorship of senior attorneys
• Participating in client‑development and relationship‑building activities alongside senior lawyers
• Developing the skills and relationships necessary to establish a long‑term career within the practice

Ideal Candidate

The firm is interested in law firm attorneys with experience in:

• Banking & Finance
• Commercial Finance
• Secured Lending
• Asset‑Based Lending
• Asset Finance
• Equipment Finance
• Debt Finance
• Commercial Transactions
• Restructuring/Workouts with a meaningful finance component

Candidates do not need to have experience across every area listed above. Attorneys with a strong foundation in commercial lending or secured finance who are interested in expanding their practice are encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Experience handling sophisticated financing transactions
• An understanding of secured transactions and UCC principles
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently while collaborating closely with senior attorneys
• A genuine interest in client relationships and business development
• An entrepreneurial mindset and interest in building a long‑term practice