Strucured Finance Attorney

Larson Maddox; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox is seeking an Attorney to join its Asset Securitization Practice Group in New York, focusing on sophisticated structured finance and securitization matters.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of transactional finance experience and strong drafting/negotiation skills, with exposure to capital markets. This is a hands-on role with growth potential and exposure to financial institutions, issuers, and sponsors.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• New York bar admission or eligibility.
• 2–5 years in transactional, corporate, or finance practice.
• Experience in asset securitization or related capital markets work.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and client-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on structured finance and securitization transactions.
• Draft and negotiate financing and collateral documents.
• Counsel clients on credit facilities and related financings.
• Support acquisitions/dispositions of financial asset portfolios.
• Collaborate with teams on complex finance matters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting

Communication

Negotiation

Multi-tasking

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Document management systems

Job description

Our cleint is seeking a talented Attorney to join its growing Asset Securitization Practice Group in New York. This is an excellent opportunity for a transactional attorney looking to work on sophisticated structured finance and securitization matters alongside a highly regarded team serving financial institutions, asset managers, lenders, issuers, and corporate clients.

The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in transactional, corporate, finance, structured finance, or capital markets matters gained at a large or mid-sized law firm, in-house legal department, or government agency.

• 2-8+ years of experience in a transactional legal practice
• Experience with asset securitization, structured finance, capital markets, securities, leveraged finance, banking, or related finance transactions
• Open to candidates currently practicing in securities, capital markets, leveraged finance, banking & credit, or other finance-focused groups who are interested in pivoting into asset securitization
• Associate and Counsel-level candidates are encouraged to apply

Representative Experience May Include:

• Advising clients on structured finance and securitization transactions
• Representing companies and financial institutions in a variety of financing activities
• Drafting and negotiating transaction documents, offering materials, and financing agreements
• Advising on secured and unsecured credit facilities
• Counseling clients on acquisitions and dispositions of financial asset portfolios
• Addressing commercial law and securities law issues related to complex finance transactions
• Working with a wide range of asset classes and capital markets products

Qualifications:

• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent analytical, drafting, communication, and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
• Commercial mindset and commitment to exceptional client service

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a highly specialized and respected finance practice
• Work on sophisticated, market-leading structured finance transactions
• Opportunity to transition into a growing asset securitization practice from related finance disciplines
• Collaborative team with strong mentorship and long-term growth potential
• Competitive compensation and partnership-track opportunities