Structured Credit & Collateralized Loan Obligations Associate Attorney

Software Placement Group, SPG; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 234,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan and other perks

Job summary

Software Placement Group (SPG) is seeking a Structured Credit & CLO Associate Attorney in Charlotte, NC to join a premier Global Finance group. The role emphasizes advising on CLOs, structuring complex securitizations, and delivering high-level legal services within a global team.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier school, NC bar admission, and 3+ years in securitization or related transactional work, with large firm experience preferred.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in North Carolina.
• 3+ years of substantive securitization and structured finance experience, or transactional experience with a strong desire to transition into CLOs.

Responsibilities

• Advise on structured finance and securitization matters with a focus on CLOs.
• Represent asset managers, equity investors, and underwriters in structuring and executing complex financial transactions.
• Collaborate with a global team to deliver sophisticated legal services in structured finance and capital markets.
• Ensure regulatory compliance while advising clients on innovative financing solutions.

Skills

Securitization

Structured finance

Transactional experience

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Overview

A large international law firm is seeking a Structured Credit & Collateralized Loan Obligations Associate Attorney to join its expanding, high-performing Global Finance group in Charlotte, NC. The team is known for its premier structured credit practice, representing a diverse global client base that includes major asset managers, equity investors, and leading CLO underwriters such as large investment and commercial banks.

What you'll do

• Advise on a wide range of structured finance and securitization matters, with a focus on CLOs
• Represent asset managers, equity investors, and underwriters in structuring and executing complex financial transactions
• Collaborate with a global team to deliver sophisticated legal services in structured finance and capital markets
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while advising clients on innovative financing solutions

What you'll need

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record
• Active Bar Admission in North Carolina
• 3+ years of substantive securitization and structured finance experience, or transactional experience with a strong desire to transition into CLOs
• Prior experience with private credit, CLOs, fund finance, NAV-based facilities, or subscription line credit facilities preferred but not required
• Large law firm experience strongly preferred

Compensation and benefits

• Starting salary of $260,000+, commensurate with class year and experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous parental leave and family care benefits
• 401(k) plan and other valuable perks

Why this role

Associates will work on sophisticated, high-profile transactions in a collaborative, supportive environment while contributing to one of the most well-regarded structured finance teams globally, with strong support for professional development.