Mid-Level Finance Associate (LSTA Trading/LMA & Structured Finance)

New York, NY • Hybrid • Full-time • 150k – 250k USD

About the role

We are seeking a talented Mid-Level Finance Associate to join our growing Fixed Income practice. This role is ideal for an attorney who has a strong grasp of 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.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate primary and ancillary finance documents, including credit agreements, security agreements, and intercreditor agreements, utilizing both LSTA Trading documentation and LMA frameworks as well as bespoke documentation for esoteric transactions.
• Assist in the execution of structured finance transactions, including warehouse facilities, asset-based lending, and securitization-related matters.
• Work effectively within deal teams, coordinating with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to ensure seamless transaction closings.
• Participate in client calls and meetings, providing support to senior team members and responding to client requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Actively participate in the firm’s training programs and take ownership of discrete workstreams to develop your skills toward senior-level responsibilities.
• Monitor 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 and ancillary litigation matters.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience as an Attorney at a reputable law firm or financial institution.
• Solid working knowledge of LSTA Trading and/or LMA syndicated loan documentation.
• Exposure to Finance, Banking, 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.
• Proactive, team-oriented mindset with a desire to learn and take on increasing responsibility.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented problem-solver with high work standards, excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills; and a high level of discretion, maturity, and ethical integrity.
• Ability to work well both with a team and independently under limited supervision, and to prioritize, meet deadlines, and be flexible to adapt to changing organizational needs.
• Willingness to work overtime as workload requires.
• Large law firm or investment bank experience strongly preferred.
• Must be work authorized in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. For this role, we cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.

Benefits

Piper Sandler values a strong culture dedicated to the emotional and physical well-being of our employees. Learn more about our commitment to health, well-being, and benefits program for employees and their families.

About Piper Sandler

Piper Sandler is an investment bank specialized in middle-market credit and advisory services.