Securitization and Structured Finance Lawyer

Larson Maddox; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox is seeking an experienced attorney to support a leading financial institution in New York, focusing on structured finance and capital markets. You will serve as a trusted legal advisor on complex securitization transactions and collaborate with business, risk, and compliance teams.

Key duties include drafting and negotiating transaction documents, advising on product development, and monitoring regulatory developments affecting securitization markets, with cross-functional

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
• 10+ years of structured finance, securitization, or capital markets legal experience gained at a law firm and/or financial institution.
• Deep understanding of ABS, RMBS, CMBS, CLOs, and related structured finance products.
• Strong knowledge of securities, finance, corporate, and bankruptcy law.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex matters independently while working effectively across multiple business groups.
• Commercial mindset with strong judgment and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of securitization transactions, including ABS, RMBS, CMBS, and CLOs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents and related financing agreements.
• Provide legal guidance on the development, structuring, and launch of new products and business initiatives.
• Analyze legal and regulatory developments impacting structured finance markets and advise business stakeholders on risk and implementation considerations.
• Partner with compliance, risk, and operational teams to enhance policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Support strategic transactions, regulatory change initiatives, and industry engagement efforts.
• Advise on securities law, corporate finance, bankruptcy, and creditor rights matters relevant to structured finance activities.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and oversee legal spend where appropriate.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with trading, capital markets, risk, compliance, operations, and senior leadership teams.

Skills

Securitization

Structured Finance

Capital Markets

Drafting & Negotiation

Cross-functional Collab

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

A leading financial institution is seeking an experienced attorney to support its structured finance and capital markets activities. This individual will serve as a trusted legal advisor on complex securitization transactions while partnering closely with business, risk, compliance, and other internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on a broad range of securitization transactions, including ABS, RMBS, CMBS, and CLOs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents and related financing agreements.
• Provide legal guidance on the development, structuring, and launch of new products and business initiatives.
• Analyze legal and regulatory developments impacting structured finance markets and advise business stakeholders on risk and implementation considerations.
• Partner with compliance, risk, and operational teams to enhance policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Support strategic transactions, regulatory change initiatives, and industry engagement efforts.
• Advise on securities law, corporate finance, bankruptcy, and creditor rights matters relevant to structured finance activities.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and oversee legal spend where appropriate.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with trading, capital markets, risk, compliance, operations, and senior leadership teams.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
• 10+ years of structured finance, securitization, or capital markets legal experience gained at a law firm and/or financial institution.
• Deep understanding of ABS, RMBS, CMBS, CLOs, and related structured finance products.
• Strong knowledge of securities, finance, corporate, and bankruptcy law.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex matters independently while working effectively across multiple business groups.
• Commercial mindset with strong judgment and problem-solving capabilities.