Structured Finance Associate: CLOs & Private Credit (NY)

McDermott Will & Schulte; New York (NY); On-site; USD 235,000 - 455,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte seeks an associate with at least 3 years of CLO experience to join our New York office, focusing on the design, structuring, and creation of CLOs and other credit products. This role fits legal professionals with structuring and documenting CLOs from inception, direct lending, private credit, credit insurance and syndicated loans.

Questions can be directed to Renee Richford, Talent Acquisition Manager, at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent required.
• Admitted to the New York bar and in good standing.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and transaction management skills.
• Significant structured finance experience from a top-tier law firm.
• Ability to create and advise on structured products (CLOs, credit facilities, etc.).
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional deal teams in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Structure, draft, and negotiate CLOs, private credit facilities, syndicated loan agreements, and credit insurance arrangements.
• Lead product development for new structured finance offerings, working with business and capital markets teams.
• Provide guidance on regulatory considerations affecting structured finance transactions in the U.S. and cross-border contexts.
• Advise on transaction execution, including documentation, negotiation, and closing processes.
• Partner with investment, risk, and compliance teams to ensure products meet commercial and regulatory objectives.
• Monitor market and legal developments impacting credit products and structured finance structures.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Transaction management

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte seeks an associate with at least 3 years of CLO experience to join our New York office, focusing on the design, structuring, and creation of CLOs and other credit products. This role fits legal professionals with structuring and documenting CLOs from inception, direct lending, private credit, credit insurance and syndicated loans.

Questions can be directed to Renee Richford, Talent Acquisition Manager, at [e-mail].