Fund Finance / Structured Finance Associate Attorney

Job Description Job Description Fund Finance / Structured Finance Associate Attorney

Locations: Chicago, IL New York, NY Charlotte, NC
Salary: $225,000-$435,000

Direct Counsel is seeking a Fund Finance / Structured Finance Associate Attorney to join a leading global law firm's Finance practice. This opportunity is ideal for an associate with at least 3 years of substantive fund finance and/or structured finance experience.

The successful candidate will work with a broad range of sophisticated financial institutions, including banks, private funds, and asset managers, and will take meaningful ownership of significant portions of complex financing transactions.

Responsibilities

• Represent banks, private funds, asset managers, and other financial institutions in sophisticated fund finance and structured finance transactions.
• Lead significant portions of financing transactions from inception through closing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, and other transaction documentation.
• Advise clients on fund finance and structured finance matters and related legal and commercial considerations.
• Handle transactions involving subscription facilities, NAV facilities, leverage facilities, CLOs, and other complex financing structures.
• Conduct due diligence and legal research related to financing transactions.
• Coordinate with clients, lenders, borrowers, sponsors, counterparties, and other transaction participants.
• Manage transaction workstreams, timelines, and closing requirements.
• Work closely with partners and other associates on sophisticated financing matters.
• Develop strong client relationships through direct involvement in transactions and day-to-day client communications.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• At least 3 years of substantive fund finance and/or structured finance experience.
• Experience representing banks, private funds, asset managers, or other sophisticated financial institutions.
• Experience leading significant portions of financing transactions.
• Experience with subscription facilities, NAV lines, leverage facilities, and/or CLOs is preferred.
• Large law firm experience is preferred.
• Strong transactional drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and clients.
• Admission to the state bar of the attorney's preferred office location required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $225,000-$435,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Eligibility for a discretionary performance bonus.
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated fund finance and structured finance transactions for leading financial institutions and investment clients.
• Meaningful responsibility and opportunities for professional growth within a sophisticated global finance practice.