Structured Credit & Collateralized Loan Obligations Associate Attorney

Keystone Distinction Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 234,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) and retirement plans

Generous PTO

Parental leave

Relocation allowance

Professional development resources

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Structured Credit & Collateralized Loan Obligations Associate Attorney in New York, NY. This highly-qualified attorney will join a top-tier international law firm's Global Finance group, advising and representing clients in structured finance and CLO transactions. Candidates should have a JD from a leading law school, active New York Bar Admission, and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary starting at $260,000 and benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, and generous PTO.

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.

Responsibilities

• Advise on structured finance and securitization matters, focusing on CLOs.
• Represent clients in structuring and executing complex financial transactions.
• Collaborate with a global team to provide legal services in structured finance.

Job description

Structured Credit & Collateralized Loan Obligations Associate Attorney

Location: New York, NY

Our client, a respected AmLaw 50 international law firm, is seeking a highly-qualified Structured Credit & Collateralized Loan Obligations Associate Attorney to join their expanding and high-performing Global Finance group. This team, recognized for its premier structured credit practice, leads the industry by representing a diverse global client base, including many of the largest asset managers, equity investors, and leading CLO underwriters, such as major investment and commercial banks. The practice is consistently top-ranked in Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 US.

Candidate Profile

• 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 Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs).
• Prior experience with private credit, CLOs, fund finance, NAV-based facilities, or subscription line credit facilities is preferred but not required.
• Large law firm experience strongly preferred.

Key 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.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Salary: $260,000+, commensurate with experience and class year.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, extensive emotional health resource programs, social connectedness programs, 401(k) and retirement plans, generous PTO, parental leave, family concierge, commuter benefits, relocation allowance, professional development resources, and additional perks.

Equal Opportunity Employer.