Structured Finance Associate (4 - 8 years) - Charlotte

Permanent Placements LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 310,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC represents a leading international law firm seeking a mid-level to senior associate for its Structured Finance practice in Charlotte, NC. The role targets attorneys with 4 to 8 years of experience handling sophisticated securitization and asset-backed finance transactions, advising a diverse range of financial institutions.

Ideal candidates will advise on asset-backed securities transactions, warehouse financing, and related structures, and will draft, review, and

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 4–8 years of structured finance and securitization experience.
• Experience with asset-backed securities transactions required.
• Experience with warehouse financing and related structured finance transactions preferred.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Significant law firm and transactional experience.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on asset-backed securities and structured finance transactions.
• Support warehouse financing and other securitization-related matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents.
• Coordinate transaction execution and manage deal workflows.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices on sophisticated financing transactions.
• Maintain direct client contact and provide practical, business-focused legal counsel.

Skills

Structured Finance

Securitization

Drafting & Negotiation

Client Counseling

Legal Writing

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a mid-level to senior associate to join its Structured Finance practice. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 4 to 8 years of experience handling sophisticated securitization and asset-backed finance transactions. The successful candidate will work closely with a collaborative team on complex structured finance matters, including asset-backed securities transactions, warehouse financing arrangements, and related financing structures, while advising a diverse range of financial institutions and market participants.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on asset-backed securities and structured finance transactions.

• Support warehouse financing and other securitization-related matters.

• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents.

• Coordinate transaction execution and manage deal workflows.

• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices on sophisticated financing transactions.

• Maintain direct client contact and provide practical, business-focused legal counsel.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

• 4–8 years of relevant structured finance and securitization experience.

• Experience with asset-backed securities transactions required.

• Experience with warehouse financing and related structured finance transactions preferred.

• Strong academic credentials.

• Significant law firm and transactional experience.

• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

Compensation

The salary range for attorneys in the 2018–2022 class years is $310,000 to $435,000. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus program.

Benefits & Professional Development

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance; a 401(k) savings plan; backup childcare and eldercare resources; and a variety of professional development and career advancement opportunities.