Head of Structured Finance & Securitization (Remote)

Larson Maddox; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox represents a leading fintech company operating at the intersection of consumer lending, capital markets and digital assets. They seek a senior structured finance attorney to lead legal support for securitization, warehouse financing and related funding initiatives, serving as a primary advisor to executive leadership.

The role is highly visible and hands-on, involving structuring transactions, drafting documentation, and driving execution in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of legal experience in securitization, structured finance, or related capital markets roles.
• Experience advising on asset-backed financing, warehouse facilities, and funding structures.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and transaction management skills.
• Ability to provide practical business-oriented legal advice with senior stakeholder interaction.
• Experience supervising or coordinating outside counsel is preferred.
• Interest in emerging technologies and digital assets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal execution of securitization transactions across asset classes and oversee related documentation.
• Serve as primary legal advisor on warehouse facilities, repurchase facilities, loan purchase agreements, and forward-flow programs.
• Structure and negotiate complex financing vehicles and strategic capital programs.
• Advise stakeholders on asset-backed financing, true sale analysis, collateral perfection, and servicing structures.
• Partner with capital markets, treasury, and finance teams to support funding strategy and execution.
• Provide guidance on innovative financing structures including digital assets.
• Manage workstreams with rating agencies, trustees, servicers, and financing counterparts; oversee outside counsel.
• Develop internal playbooks, templates, and processes to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the growth of the legal function.
• Coordinate with securities, compliance, accounting, and tax teams on transaction matters.

Skills

Structured finance

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

J.D. and US Bar

Job description

Larson Maddox represents a leading fintech company operating at the intersection of consumer lending, capital markets and digital assets. They seek a senior structured finance attorney to lead legal support for securitization, warehouse financing and related funding initiatives, serving as a primary advisor to executive leadership.

The role is highly visible and hands-on, involving structuring transactions, drafting documentation, and driving execution in a fast-paced environment.