Corporate Trust Associate

Jobot; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 310,000 - 385,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Generous PTO and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Meaningful client interaction

Long-term growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

Jobot in Charlotte, NC is seeking a midlevel Corporate Trust Associate to join its Finance Practice Group. The attorney will work on sophisticated capital markets and structured finance transactions, alongside experienced lawyers.

The role requires strong analytical, drafting, and research abilities, with independent and team collaboration skills. On-site position offering a competitive package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of relevant legal experience in corporate trust, capital markets, structured finance, or related transactional work.
• Experience handling a variety of capital markets transactions, with emphasis on structured finance.
• Strong legal writing, drafting, analytical, and research skills.
• Excellent academic credentials and professional judgment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Active North Carolina Bar admission or eligibility for admission preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent corporate trustees and other transaction participants in a variety of capital markets and structured finance transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including indentures, trust agreements, and related financing documents.
• Support complex structured finance transactions and other capital markets matters.
• Analyze transaction structures, identify legal issues, and develop practical solutions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare clear, concise legal memoranda and written analyses.
• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, financial institutions, and other transaction parties to facilitate successful closings.
• Manage multiple matters and deadlines while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and client service.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Legal writing

Research

Team collaboration

Job description

Corporate Trust Associate

$310000 - $385000 per year | Charlotte, NC | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

Our client is a leading national law firm with a broad range of sophisticated legal practices and a strong reputation for serving major financial institutions, corporations, and other institutional clients. The firm combines deep industry knowledge with a collaborative, client-focused approach to handling complex legal matters.

Its finance practice has extensive experience advising corporate trustees and financial institutions on capital markets, structured finance, corporate debt, and other complex financing transactions. Attorneys benefit from working alongside experienced practitioners on sophisticated matters for prominent clients, with opportunities to develop their expertise and advance their careers.

The firm offers a dynamic professional environment that values teamwork, technical excellence, and practical legal solutions.

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and continuing legal education opportunities
• Collaborative and collegial work environment
• Meaningful client interaction and substantive legal work
• Opportunities for long-term professional growth and advancement
• Supportive team environment with experienced attorneys and professional staff
• Work-life balance and a commitment to maintaining a positive workplace culture

Job Details

Our client is seeking a midlevel Corporate Trust Associate Attorney to join its established Finance Practice Group in Charlotte. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 4–5 years of experience in capital markets and structured finance transactions to work on sophisticated matters alongside an experienced team of finance attorneys.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and drafting skills, solid transactional experience, and the ability to manage complex matters in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent corporate trustees and other transaction participants in a variety of capital markets and structured finance transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including indentures, trust agreements, and related financing documents.
• Support complex structured finance transactions and other capital markets matters.
• Analyze transaction structures, identify legal issues, and develop practical solutions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare clear, concise legal memoranda and written analyses.
• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, financial institutions, and other transaction parties to facilitate successful closings.
• Manage multiple matters and deadlines while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and client service.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of relevant legal experience in corporate trust, capital markets, structured finance, or related transactional work.
• Experience handling a variety of capital markets transactions, with an emphasis on structured finance.
• Strong legal writing, drafting, analytical, and research skills.
• Excellent academic credentials and demonstrated professional judgment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Active North Carolina Bar admission or eligibility for admission preferred.

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