ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - STRUCTURED FINANCE
Location: Washington, DC
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Our client, a prominent international AmLaw 50 law firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join their Structured Finance Practice in Washington, DC. This opportunity offers exposure to sophisticated financing transactions, including complex securitizations and warehouse lending facilities, within a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
Candidate Profile
• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in the District of Columbia, in good standing
• 2-3 years of substantive transactional law experience
• Experience in structured finance and securitization transactions strongly preferred
• Experience drafting complex lending agreements, including warehouse credit facilities
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining meticulous attention to detail
• Soft skills: Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with a strong work ethic and commitment to client service
Key Responsibilities
• Draft and negotiate complex lending agreements and related financing documentation
• Support securitization and structured finance transactions across a broad range of asset classes
• Assist with warehouse credit arrangements and related collateral and financing matters
• Manage multiple active matters simultaneously and coordinate with attorneys and colleagues across practice groups
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic guidance to support financing structures and market developments
Why Join Us?
This role presents an outstanding opportunity to join a highly-regarded Structured Finance practice within a leading international law firm. Attorneys in this practice enjoy direct client interaction, meaningful responsibility, and exposure to sophisticated financing transactions across a wide range of asset classes. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to professional growth, and emphasis on mentorship and training. With access to high-profile matters and cross-office collaboration, you'll be well-positioned to expand your expertise and develop a long-term career in transactional law.
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive Salary: Expected annual salary range of $235,000-$260,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Eligibility for the firm's generous bonus structure
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) matching; paid parental leave; childcare support; wellness programs; and robust professional development resources.
• Attorneys also benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work environment and a culture that values work-life balance, inclusivity, and community engagement
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript for consideration.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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