Midlevel Securitized Associate Attorney (Warehouse & Repurchase Facilities)

Chris Baily; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Chris Baily is seeking a Strategic Structured Credit Specialist at the mid-level associate level to join a market-leading practice focused on warehouse financing, repurchase facilities, and asset-backed structures in New York and other major U.S. cities.

The role demands a JD with strong transaction management, bar admission in NY/TX/FL/DC, and 3–5 years of securitization or structured finance experience at a top firm. You will lead complex deals from inception to close and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with top academic credentials.
• Active Bar Membership in NY, TX, FL, or DC (or ability to waive in promptly).
• 3–5 years' direct experience in securitization, structured finance, repurchase facilities, or capital markets at a major law firm.

Responsibilities

• Architect and structure repo finance and warehouse facilities across asset classes.
• Draft and negotiate principal deal documentation (repo agreements, facilities, security agreements).
• Advise financial institutions and borrowers on regulatory, capital markets, and execution strategy for complex lending.
• Manage transaction diligence, coordinate cross-functional teams, mentor junior associates.

Skills

Structured finance

Repurchase facilities

Asset-backed securitization

Securitization

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Strategic Structured Credit Specialist | Mid-Level Associate – Warehouse & Repurchase Facilities

Practice Area: Asset-Backed Securitization / Warehouse Financing / Repurchase Facilities

Location: New York, NY (Primary); Dallas, TX; Miami, FL; Washington, D.C.

Salary: $260,000 to $365,000 Base Salary (Plus comprehensive bonus and benefits structure)

Schedule: Full-time, Direct-Hire, Minimum 1,850 hours annual billed target.

The Firm

Our client is an AmLaw 50 global powerhouse, consistently recognized with Tier 1 and Tier 2 rankings by Chambers USA for its top-tier Financial Services, Capital Markets, and Banking & Finance practices. Tracing its roots back over a century, the firm has cultivated a sophisticated platform that connects world-class financial institutions, sponsors, and corporate borrowers with high-yield capital structures. Known for pioneering structured credit solutions, the firm fosters an entrepreneurial culture supported by extensive mentorship, high-value deal exposure, and strategic growth across its domestic and international footprints.

Duties

The incoming Mid-Level Associate will join a market-leading structured finance practice group, taking a leading role in executing high-stakes repurchase facilities, warehouse lending, and complex asset-backed credit structures. This role requires managing complex transactions from inception to closing, providing sophisticated advice on structured lending and novel financing vehicles. Core responsibilities include:

• Architecting and Structuring Repo Finance and warehouse lending facilities across diverse asset classes, including trade receivables, digital infrastructure, and novel credit assets.
• Drafting and Negotiating principal deal documentation, including repurchase agreements, warehouse credit facilities, security agreements, servicing contracts, and private credit placement agreements.
• Advising Financial Institutions, institutional lenders, underwriters, and corporate borrowers on regulatory, capital markets, and execution strategy for complex, high-value structured lending.
• Managing Transaction Diligence, coordinating cross-functional legal teams, and supervising junior associates through all phases of deal execution, closing, and post-closing administration.
• Formulating Structured Private Credit Facilities that match institutional capital with emerging business frameworks and market opportunities.

Qualifications

Candidates must bring strong academic achievements and direct, substantive transaction management experience.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school with superior academic credentials.
• Active Bar Membership in the state of the office location (NY, TX, FL, or D.C.), or eligibility to waive in promptly.
• Three (3) to Five (5) Years of direct experience in securitization, structured finance, repurchase facilities, or general capital markets/leveraged finance at a major law firm.
• Technical Mastery of financial capital markets transactions, asset-backed securitization, or structured credit.
• Proven Execution Capabilities required to manage complex deal workflows, advise executive clients, and oversee associate development.

Skills

The following preferential qualifications will significantly enhance a candidate's profile:

• Direct experience executing repurchase agreements (Master Repurchase Agreements/MRAs) or complex warehouse credit facilities.
• Background advising both traditional underwriters/issuers and private credit funds.
• Outstanding drafting, analytical, and oral negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to simplify complex financial legal mechanics for non-legal stakeholders.!

Notice

This a job advertisement on behalf of our client and does not reflect the full job description for the role.

This posting does not constitute an offer of employment and the listed compensation details may vary by state or experience and will be discussed thoroughly during interview phase.