Securitization Transactions Associate

White & Case LLP; New York; Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship opportunities

Career growth

Meaningful work

Top-tier compensation

Job summary

White & Case LLP in New York seeks an associate with 1+ year experience in a transactional group. You will work on sophisticated debt capital markets transactions, taking ownership from inception to close.

The team is led by partners David Thatch and Elizabeth Devine. Candidates must have strong drafting, analytical and negotiation skills, fluent English, and the ability to manage multiple matters under pressure. This role offers top-tier compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York Bar (or eligibility) and in good standing.
• Approximately 1+ years of relevant law firm experience.
• Experience advising on debt capital markets transactions.
• Strong drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to see the broader business context.
• Strong communication, organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters efficiently and perform under pressure.
• Client-service oriented, collaborative and proactive.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Work on sophisticated, high-profile transactions for top-tier clients across industries.
• Take ownership of key deal components from inception to close, working directly with partners and clients.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate complex deal documents.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, tax, intellectual property, and regulatory specialists.
• Develop into a trusted advisor with deep legal and commercial expertise.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Admission to New York Bar

Job description

White & Case LLP in New York seeks an associate with 1+ year experience in a transactional group. You will work on sophisticated debt capital markets transactions, taking ownership from inception to close.

The team is led by partners David Thatch and Elizabeth Devine. Candidates must have strong drafting, analytical and negotiation skills, fluent English, and the ability to manage multiple matters under pressure. This role offers top-tier compensation and comprehensive benefits.