Associate Attorney
Structured Transactions Associate / Of Counsel
Midlevel-Senior (or Of Counsel)
Locations: New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington, DC
Compensation: $225,000-$435,000 base salary, commensurate with experience
The Opportunity
A globally elite law firm with one of the strongest structured finance platforms in the market is expanding its Structured Transactions group and seeking midlevel to senior associates or Of Counsel with sophisticated corporate and/or finance experience.
This is a rare chance to join a practice that sits at the center of the structured markets, working on cutting‑edge transactions for leading financial institutions, sponsors, and issuers - while benefiting from a culture known for transparency, high‑quality work, and long‑term career support.
The Practice
The Structured Transactions team is widely recognized as a market leader and is consistently ranked Band 1/Tier 1 by Chambers, Legal 500, and other leading directories. The practice has been involved in many of the industry's foundational transactions and continues to lead on innovation in the space.
Key features of the practice include:
- A deep, dedicated structured finance bench with true national and international reach
- Significant deal flow across:
- RMBS, ABS, CLOs and other securitization products
- Complex financing and capital markets transactions
- Emerging and evolving asset classes
- A fully integrated approach leveraging top‑tier tax, regulatory, ERISA, broker‑dealer, investment management, and real estate support
- Partner‑led teams with meaningful responsibility and visibility for associates
Associates benefit from exposure to high‑volume, high‑value transactions, including work on some of the largest and most complex structured deals in the market.
The Ideal Candidate
You are a highly qualified attorney with strong transactional instincts and a desire to deepen your practice on sophisticated structured matters.
You bring:
- Midlevel to senior law firm experience in corporate and/or finance transactions
- Background in structured finance or securitization (strongly preferred)
- Experience with RMBS, ABS, CLOs, and/or complex financing structures (highly preferred, but not required)
- Excellent academic credentials
- Strong drafting skills and commercial judgment
- The ability to manage complex matters and interface directly with clients
- Active bar membership in the jurisdiction of your target office
Why This Platform
Attorneys join - and stay - because of the firm's unusual combination of market‑leading work and sustainable culture:
- National and global collaboration across offices, not siloed practices
- Consistent recognition as one of the best law firms to work for, with top rankings in:
- Attorney training and mentorship
- Associate-partner relations
- Career outlook and transparency
- Quality of work and innovation
- Clear paths for advancement, including long‑term opportunities for senior associates and Of Counsel
- Serious institutional commitment to professional development, pro bono, and firm citizenship
This is a platform where structured finance lawyers build credible, durable careers while remaining at the forefront of the market.
Compensation & Logistics
- Base salary range (NY, IL, DC): $225,000-$435,000, depending on experience and level
- Opportunity is available in Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, or Washington, DC
- Market‑competitive bonus opportunities and comprehensive benefits package
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