Finance (Corporate Trust) - Junior Associate Attorney

Keystone Distinction Group; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Generous bonus structure

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Corporate Trust Junior Associate Attorney to join its Finance Practice Group in a hybrid arrangement. The role focuses on sophisticated capital markets and structured finance matters within a renowned international AmLaw 50 firm.

Candidates should have a JD from a top-tier law school, active NC Bar admission, and 2–3 years of relevant experience. Strong drafting, negotiation, and client‑facing skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic credentials.
• Active North Carolina Bar in good standing.
• 2–3 years substantive experience in capital markets, especially structured finance.
• Strong drafting and negotiation abilities.
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills in fast-paced, team settings.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on structured finance matters and capital markets transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents for diverse structured finance deals.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups to support complex transactions.
• Maintain direct client interaction and contribute to growth of the finance practice.

Skills

Capital markets transactions

Drafting

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

CORPORATE TRUST JUNIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – FINANCE PRACTICE

Location: Charlotte, NC

HYBRID

Our client, a prominent international AmLaw 50 law firm, is seeking a talented Jr. Associate Attorney to join their Finance Practice Group, focusing on Corporate Trust matters, in their Charlotte office. This role provides the opportunity to work on sophisticated capital markets transactions within a dynamic and collaborative team environment.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic credentials
• Active Bar Admission in North Carolina, in good standing
• 2–3 years of substantive experience in a variety of capital markets transactions, particularly focused on structured finance
• Strong drafting and negotiation abilities
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in fast‑paced, team‑oriented environments

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients onstructured finance matters, including capital markets transactions and related agreements
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents for a variety of structured finance deals
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across practice groups to provide comprehensive support on complex transactions
• Maintain direct client interaction and contribute to the growth of the firm’s finance practice

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation: Includes an annual salary range of$235,000-$260,000, commensurate with experience, along with a generous bonus structure

• Comprehensive benefits: Include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) matching, paid parental leave, childcare support, wellness programs, and robust professional development resources. Attorneys also benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work environment and a culture that values work‑life balance, inclusivity, and community engagement

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.