Banking and Financial Services Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA/FSA

Disability insurance

Dental care

Vision care

Life insurance

401K

Paid time off

Transit allowance

Employee assistance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Chicago, IL seeks a Banking and Financial Services Associate with 3–5 years of experience in structured finance transactions and securitizations. Candidates must be licensed to practice in their home jurisdiction or be eligible for admission.

Duties include representing financial institutions, asset managers, and issuers in structured finance deals; drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents for asset-backed securities; and supporting all phases of complex

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in structured finance transactions and securitizations.
• Experience with CLO transactions and related SPV matters.
• Collaborative, fast-paced transactional practice.
• Detail-oriented and organized with strong work ethic.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent financial institutions, asset managers, and issuers in structured finance transactions and securitizations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents for asset-backed securities issuances and other structured finance arrangements.
• Prepare, negotiate, review, and analyze transactional legal opinions.
• Support the team throughout all phases of complex structured finance transactions.

Skills

Structured finance & securitizations

Legal drafting & negotiation

Analytical & problem-solving

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Banking and Financial Services Associate in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in structured finance transactions and securitizations. Candidates must be licensed to practice in their home jurisdiction or be eligible for admission.

Duties

• Represent financial institutions, asset managers, and issuers in structured finance transactions and securitizations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents for asset-backed securities issuances and other structured finance arrangements.
• Prepare, negotiate, review, and analyze transactional legal opinions.
• Support the team throughout all phases of complex structured finance transactions.

Requirements

• Experience with CLO transactions and related special purpose entity matters.
• Strong collaborative skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced transactional practice.
• Detail-oriented and organized with a strong work ethic.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

Licensed to practice law in home jurisdiction or eligible for admission.

Skills

• Experience in structured finance and securitizations.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating legal documents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance with optional HSA/FSA.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Dental and vision care.
• Life insurance.
• 401K plan.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Parking/public transportation allowance.
• Employee assistance program.