Structured Finance Associate - NYC, High-Impact Deals

McDermott; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte LLP in New York is seeking a Structured Finance Associate with at least 3 years of experience to support sophisticated structured finance and securitization matters, with meaningful opportunities for partner/client contact.

The candidate will structure, negotiate, and document transactions, coordinate across deal teams, review offering materials, and help mentor junior associates in a collaborative, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the New York Bar in good standing.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience at a large or global law firm (or comparable sophisticated practice) instructed finance/securitization matters.
• Experience representing market participants such as issuers, sponsors, borrowers, and/or lenders in structured finance/securitization transactions.
• Excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills, plus strong judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines.
• Strong academic credentials and a detail-oriented approach to drafting and deal execution.

Responsibilities

• Assist with structuring, negotiating, and documenting a wide range of structured finance/securitization transactions (including, warehouse credit facilities, forward flow arrangements, with experience in esoteric assets a plus).
• Manage transaction execution and help drive matters from early-stage structuring through closing, coordinating workstreams and deliverables across deal teams.
• Assist with preparation and review of offering materials and disclosure documents(as applicable to the transaction).
• Collaborate with colleagues across practices to provide coordinated advice on complex financings.
• Supervise, mentor, and help train junior associates, as appropriate for level and deal teams.

Skills

Legal writing

Client communication

Team mentorship

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Admitted to the New York Bar

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte LLP in New York is seeking a Structured Finance Associate with at least 3 years of experience to support sophisticated structured finance and securitization matters, with meaningful opportunities for partner/client contact.

The candidate will structure, negotiate, and document transactions, coordinate across deal teams, review offering materials, and help mentor junior associates in a collaborative, inclusive culture.