Litigation Finance Private Credit Associate

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Litigation Finance Private Credit Associate to join their dynamic team in New York. This role offers the opportunity to engage in the end-to-end investment process, from sourcing to execution, within a collaborative and flexible environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong analytical background, along with experience in litigation finance or related fields. This position provides exposure to senior decision-makers and complex transactions, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in finance. Join a firm that values innovation and offers competitive compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in litigation finance or related fields.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills for complex deal structures.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end investment process in litigation finance.
• Conduct credit analysis and risk assessment on complex claims.

Skills

Credit Analysis

Financial Modeling

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

JD (preferred)

Job description

Litigation Finance Private Credit Associate

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Job Overview

Position: Litigation Finance Private Credit Associate

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Company: Leading private credit firm with over $5B AUM, expanding in litigation finance

Key Responsibilities

1. Support (Associate) or lead (VP) the end-to-end investment process in litigation finance, including sourcing, diligence, underwriting, structuring, and execution.
2. Conduct credit analysis, legal diligence, and risk assessment on complex claims and assets.
3. Develop financial models and valuation analyses related to litigation outcomes and structured finance.
4. Collaborate with legal teams, claimholders, and outside counsel to evaluate investment merits and risks.
5. Monitor portfolio positions, manage case developments, and assist with reporting.
6. Work with the broader credit team on crossover deals and bespoke structures.

Ideal Candidate Background

1. 2-5 years of experience for Associate; 5-8 years for VP.
2. Experience in litigation finance, opportunistic credit, structured/specialty finance, or private equity-style credit preferred.
3. Familiarity with legal processes, courts, and arbitration frameworks is a plus.
4. Strong analytical, modeling skills, and comfort with complex deal structures.
5. JD not required, but legal transaction experience is valued.
6. Entrepreneurial mindset with strong communication and project management skills.

Additional Notes

• Collaborative, flat culture with a flexible mandate.
• Investment-side roles with exposure to senior decision-makers and complex transactions.
• Compensation competitive and based on experience.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance
• Industry: Investment Management