Structured Finance Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Mid-Level Structured Finance Associate to join the Finance practice of a leading Am Law firm in its Charlotte office. This role is ideal for an attorney with strong experience in structured finance transactions who is interested in working on sophisticated financing structures and complex asset-backed transactions.

The position offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of structured finance matters, including securitizations and lending structures involving diverse asset classes.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on structured finance transactions, including securitizations and asset-backed financing arrangements

• Assist in structuring, negotiating, and documenting complex financing transactions

• Draft and review transaction documents, including purchase agreements, servicing agreements, offering materials, and related financing documentation

• Conduct legal due diligence and transactional analysis related to structured finance deals

• Collaborate with clients, financial institutions, and internal deal teams to facilitate successful transaction execution

• Work across a variety of asset classes and financing structures

• Support senior attorneys in managing transactions from initial structuring through closing

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of structured finance experience

• Experience with structured finance, securitization, lending, or similar finance transactions at a law firm

• Strong deal experience and familiarity with complex financing structures

• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced transactional environment

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials

• Active admission to the North Carolina State Bar

Compensation & Benefits

This position offers a competitive compensation package with a salary range of approximately $310,000–$435,000, depending on experience and qualifications. The firm also provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, and opportunities for professional development and long-term career growth.