New York Structured Finance Associate (Securitization)

McDermott; New York (NY); On-site; USD 235,000 - 455,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Top benefits

Award-winning professional development

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte LLP in New York seeks a Structured Finance Associate with at least 3 years of experience to join our team. The role supports sophisticated structured finance and securitization matters, with partner/client contact and responsibility on active transactions.

Candidates must have a J.D., admission to the New York Bar, and strong writing, coordination across deal teams, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the New York Bar (in good standing).
• At least 3 years of relevant experience at a large or global law firm in structured finance/securitization matters.
• Experience representing market participants such as issuers, sponsors, borrowers, and/or lenders in structured finance/securitization transactions.
• Excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills, plus strong judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines.
• Strong academic credentials and a detail-oriented approach to drafting and deal execution.

Responsibilities

• Assist with structuring, negotiating, and documenting a wide range of structured finance/securitization transactions.
• Manage transaction execution and help drive matters from early-stage structuring through closing, coordinating workstreams and deliverables across deal teams.
• Assist with preparation and review of offering materials and disclosure documents.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practices to provide coordinated advice on complex financings.
• Supervise, mentor, and help train junior associates, as appropriate for level and deal teams.

Skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte LLP in New York seeks a Structured Finance Associate with at least 3 years of experience to join our team. The role supports sophisticated structured finance and securitization matters, with partner/client contact and responsibility on active transactions.

Candidates must have a J.D., admission to the New York Bar, and strong writing, coordination across deal teams, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.