Associate - Financial Institutions (Structured Finance) - New York

Job Description

McDermott Will & Schulte LLP is seeking a Structured Finance Associate with at least 3 years of experience to join our New York office. The role will support sophisticated structured finance and securitization matters, with meaningful opportunities for partner/client contact and responsibility on active transactions.

• Aid in structuring, negotiating, and documenting a variety of structured finance/securitization transactions (including, warehouse credit facilities, forward flow arrangements, with experience in esoteric assets a plus).
• Manage transaction execution and assist in driving matters from early-stage structuring through closing, coordinating workstreams and deliverables across deal teams.
• Prepare and review offering materials and disclosure documents (as applicable to the transaction).
• Collaborate with colleagues across practices to provide coordinated advice on complex financings.
• Supervise, mentor, and help train junior associates, as appropriate for level and deal teams.

Qualifications (Required)

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the New York Bar (in good standing).
• At least 3 years of relevant experience at a large or global law firm (or comparable sophisticated practice) in structured finance/securitization matters.
• Experience representing market participants such as issuers, sponsors, borrowers, and/or lenders in structured finance/securitization transactions.
• Excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills, plus strong judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines.
• Strong academic credentials and a detail-oriented approach to drafting and deal execution.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• ABS, esoteric assets and consumer receivable financings.
• Warehouse facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with structuring, negotiating, and documenting a wide range of structured finance/securitization transactions (including, warehouse credit facilities, forward flow arrangements, with experience in esoteric assets a plus).

Manage transaction execution and help drive matters from early-stage structuring through closing, coordinating workstreams and deliverables across deal teams.

Aid in preparing and reviewing offering materials and disclosure documents (as applicable to the transaction).

Collaborate with colleagues across practices to provide coordinated advice on complex financings.

Supervise, mentor, and help train junior associates, as appropriate for level and deal teams.

Benefits

We offer real rewards for real work, including:

• Competitive compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.
• Top benefits and award-winning professional development programs.
• Industry-leading wellness initiatives that support your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance.

Pay

The expected pay range for Associates is as follows:

• 2026/2025 Class Compensation Years: $235,000
• 2024 Class Compensation Years: $245,000
• 2023 Class Compensation Years: $270,000
• 2022 Class Compensation Years: $320,000
• 2021 Class Compensation Years: $385,000
• 2020 Class Compensation Years: $410,000
• 2019 Class Compensation Years: $440,000
• 2018 and more senior class compensation years: $455,000

About the Role

McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,700+ lawyers and 1,450 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work.

Here, we don’t just invest in your future, we accelerate your career – wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office.

Requirements

Submissions must be submitted through the portal which can be found on our ‘Careers’ page. Submissions sent to anyone at the firm via e-mail will not be accepted. Questions can be directed to Renee Richford, Talent Acquisition Manager, at rrichford@mcdermottlaw.com.