Sovereign Finance Associate: Sophisticated Transactions

Watts & Associates Recruitment; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 220,000 - 305,000; Full time

Job summary

Watts & Associates Recruitment is assisting a prestigious AM Law 100 firm in Washington, DC to hire a Sovereign Finance Associate (JD classes 2022–2025). The role focuses on sophisticated corporate and finance work with meaningful responsibility and client exposure.

The successful candidate will draft and negotiate essential documents, coordinate across deal teams, and advise on structure and risk allocation, with increasing ownership over time.

Qualifications

• JD class years 2022–2025 aligned with seniority for the search.
• Top-tier law school credential required or highly preferred.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and written/oral communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated matter-management capability and client service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead core workstreams on sophisticated Sovereign Finance matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate principal and ancillary transaction documents.
• Coordinate diligence, signing and closing with deal teams.
• Advise clients on transaction structure, execution and risk allocation.
• Collaborate across practices and offices on time-sensitive matters.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical

Communication

Matter management

Education

JD from a Top 50 U.S. law school

JD classes 2022–2025

Job description

Watts & Associates Recruitment is assisting a prestigious AM Law 100 firm in Washington, DC to hire a Sovereign Finance Associate (JD classes 2022–2025). The role focuses on sophisticated corporate and finance work with meaningful responsibility and client exposure.

The successful candidate will draft and negotiate essential documents, coordinate across deal teams, and advise on structure and risk allocation, with increasing ownership over time.