Mid-Level Attorney (Distressed LSTA/LMA & Structured Finance)

Role Overview

We are seeking a talented Mid-Level Attorney to join our growing Fixed Income practice. This role is ideal for an attorney who has a strong grasp of distressed products, syndicated lending documentation and is looking to expand their expertise into structured finance. You will work closely with partners and senior counsel on sophisticated financing transactions, gaining significant hands-on experience in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate primary and ancillary finance documents for distressed situations, including credit agreements, security agreements, and intercreditor agreements, utilizing both LSTA and LMA frameworks as well as bespoke documentation for esoteric transactions.
• Aid in the execution of structured finance transactions, including warehouse facilities, asset-based lending, and securitization-related matters including review of all relevant documentation and legal opinions for multiple asset classes (RMBS, CMBS, ABS, Consumer, etc.).
• Work effectively within deal teams, coordinating with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to ensure seamless transaction closings.
• Participate in client calls and meetings, provide support to senior team members and respond to client requests in a timely and professional manner. Responsiveness is key.
• Actively participate in the firm’s training programs and take ownership of discrete workstreams to develop your skills toward senior-level responsibilities.
• Maintain awareness of relevant regulatory and legislative changes and requirements.
• Work with internal clients on special projects as requested.
• Manage outside counsel and outside legal expenses.
• Assist with third-party matters, NDAs, engagement letters and ancillary litigation matters.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a Finance, Banking, or Structured Finance practice at a reputable law firm.
• Solid working knowledge of LSTA and/or LMA syndicated loan documentation and experience with distressed assets.
• Exposure to or interest in structured finance (e.g., asset-backed facilities, CLOs, or complex collateral structures).
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing of NY State Bar.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent drafting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet tight deadlines.
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a desire to learn and take on increasing responsibility.
• Candidates must be self-motivated, detail-oriented problem-solvers with high work standards, excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills; and a high-level of discretion, maturity and ethical integrity.
• Candidates must be able to work well both with a team and independently under limited supervision, and must be able to prioritize, meet deadlines, and be flexible to adapt to changing organizational needs.
• Candidates must be willing to work overtime as workload requires.
• Large law firm or investment bank experience strongly preferred.
• You must be work authorized in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Pay

The anticipated starting salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $175,000 - $200,000 per year. Placement within this range is dependent upon level of experience, location and other factors. This position is eligible for annual incentive compensation which will be a part of the total compensation. Total compensation for this position will be competitive with the market.