Our Securitization team advises on complex domestic and cross-border transactions across the full spectrum of esoteric financings for leading global brands, including whole-business Securitizations, rental car financings, fleet lease transactions, receivables facilities and related structured finance products.
What We Are Looking ForWe are seeking a highly motivated, collaborative and qualified associate with a minimum of 1+ years of substantive experience in a transactional group at a reputable law firm. The optimal candidate will be an analytically sharp associate who can break down complex legal matters, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and deliver precise, high-quality work product under pressure. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential, as is the judgment to determine when to act independently versus when to escalate issues.
Beyond technical capabilities, we value candidates who are proactive, collaborative, and genuinely engaged in their work. The ideal candidate takes initiative and ownership of matters, communicates transparently with the team, and brings intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm to their work.
Our team is led by partners David Thatch and Elizabeth Devine.
What You'll Do on Our Team- Work on sophisticated, high-profile transactions for top-tier clients across industries.
- Take ownership of key deal components from inception to close, working directly with partners and clients.
- Structure, draft, and negotiate complex deal documents.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, tax, intellectual property, and regulatory specialists.
- Develop into a trusted advisor with deep legal and commercial expertise.
- Salary Range: $225,000 - $310,000
Why You Should Join Our Team- A Tight-Knit Team That Is Genuinely Invested in You. We maintain a culture of excellence, collaboration, and direct feedback, with a strong commitment to in-person mentorship and shared success.
- Opportunities for Learning and Career Growth. Ranked Band 1 by Chambers USA, our team offers real mentorship and daily professional development.
- Reputable Clients and Meaningful Work. We advise industry-leading clients on cutting-edge deals.
- Top-Tier Compensation. Competitive salary, market-leading bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.
Qualifications- Juris Doctor (JD) degree (or LL.M./foreign equivalent) from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the New York Bar (or eligibility to become admitted) and in good standing.
- Approximately 1+ years of relevant law firm.
- Experience advising on debt capital markets transactions.
- Strong drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.
- Commercial awareness and ability to see the broader business context.
- Strong communication, organization and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple matters efficiently and perform well under pressure.
- Client-service oriented, collaborative and proactive.
- Fluency in English.
This role reports to Partner
