Structured Credit & Collateralized Loan Obligations Associate Attorney

Software Placement Group, SPG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and pet insurance

401(k) retirement plans

Generous PTO and parental leave

Relocation allowance

Family concierge

Job summary

Unknown Law Firm in New York, NY seeks a Structured Credit & CLO Associate Attorney to join its expanding Global Finance group. The role centers on advising on structured finance matters, with a strong emphasis on CLOs, across a diverse client base including asset managers and underwriters.

The candidate should have a JD from a top law school, NY bar admission, and 3+ years in securitization or structured finance, preferably with large firm experience.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in the State of New York.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide range of structured finance and securitization matters, with a focus on CLOs.
• Represent a diverse set of clients, including asset managers, equity investors, and underwriters, in structuring and executing complex financial transactions.
• Collaborate with a global team to provide cutting-edge legal services in the structured finance and capital markets space.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while advising clients on innovative financing solutions.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Overview

A respected international law firm with an AmLaw-caliber global finance practice is seeking a Structured Credit & Collateralized Loan Obligations Associate Attorney to join its expanding, high-performing Global Finance group in New York, NY. The team is recognized as a top-tier structured credit practice, representing a diverse global client base that includes leading asset managers, equity investors, and major 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 a diverse set of clients, including asset managers, equity investors, and underwriters, in structuring and executing complex financial transactions
• Collaborate with a global team to provide cutting-edge legal services in the structured finance and capital markets space
• 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 the State of New York
• 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

• Competitive salary of $260,000+, commensurate with experience and class year
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
• Extensive emotional health resource programs and social connectedness programs
• 401(k) and retirement plans
• Generous PTO and parental leave
• Family concierge and commuter benefits
• Relocation allowance
• Professional development resources and additional perks

Why this role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated attorney to advance their career in a dynamic, growing practice, working on sophisticated and high-profile transactions within a collaborative, supportive environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, mentorship, and early responsibility.