Capital Markets Senior Associate
Salary Range: $380,000 – $450,000
Location: New York
Our client’s esteemed Capital Markets Team is looking for a Senior Associate with at least 4 years of significant experience in the following areas:
- Repo, Asset-Backed Lending (ABL), Loan-on-Loan, Securitization, Structured Finance, Structured Products, Corporate, and/or Real Estate law.
- Experience with CRE CLO (Commercial Real Estate CLO) is a plus.
- This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced associate to join a premier financial services law firm and further develop their career within a leading and high-profile practice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage intricate transactions across Repo, Asset-Backed Lending, Loan-on-Loan, Securitization, and Structured Finance.
- Provide expert advice on corporate finance and structured products, with a focus on asset-backed transactions.
- Offer legal guidance on real estate finance and related structured products, particularly around innovative financing techniques.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of transaction documents, including term sheets, offering memoranda, and loan agreements.
- Work closely with senior partners and clients to develop strategies for structuring complex capital markets transactions.
- Cultivate and strengthen client relationships through proactive communication and legal counsel.
- Stay updated on evolving legal and regulatory changes impacting capital markets and structured finance.
- Supervise and mentor junior associates, providing support on transactions and legal research.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 4 years of substantial experience in Capital Markets law, including Repo, Asset-Backed Lending, Loan-on-Loan, Securitization, Structured Finance, Structured Products, Corporate, and/or Real Estate.
- Experience with CRE CLO is advantageous.
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
- Strong law firm experience, preferably with a renowned firm or financial institution specializing in capital markets and structured finance.
- Proven track record of independently managing complex, high-profile transactions within a collaborative team environment.
- Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and client management capabilities.
- Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced setting while maintaining a keen attention to detail.
To apply, please submit your resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample.