Job Description
Job DescriptionStructured Finance Counsel
Direct Counsel is seeking a Structured Finance Counsel to join a highly regarded Am Law 100 firm in New York, New York or Washington, D.C.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 7+ years of experience in structured finance and complex financing transactions to join a nationally recognized Structured Finance & Warehouse practice. The role offers the opportunity to advise clients across a diverse range of asset classes while leading sophisticated financing transactions and working alongside one of the industry's premier finance teams.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage complex structured finance and warehouse lending transactions from initial structuring through closing.
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Advise clients on structured finance transactions, warehouse facilities, secured lending arrangements, and other sophisticated financing matters.
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Draft, review, and negotiate complex financing documentation and transaction agreements.
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Manage multiple transactions simultaneously while serving as the lead or supporting attorney on client matters.
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Advise clients across a broad range of asset classes and financing structures.
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative financing solutions tailored to clients' business objectives.
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Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.
Qualifications
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J.D. from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
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Active Bar membership in good standing.
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7+ years of experience in structured finance and other complex financing transactions.
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Significant experience in structured finance is required.
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Experience with securitization transactions is a plus.
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Demonstrated ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions while also working effectively as part of a collaborative team.
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Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client management skills.
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Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
Compensation & Benefits
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Base salary: $365,000–$425,000 (New York salary range; compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and office location).
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Performance-based bonus opportunities.
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Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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401(k) retirement savings plan.
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Generous paid time off and firm holidays.
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Professional development, leadership opportunities, and long-term career advancement.
Why Apply?
This position offers the opportunity to join one of the nation's leading structured finance practices, advising major financial institutions and market participants on sophisticated warehouse lending and structured finance transactions across a broad spectrum of asset classes. Counsel receive significant client responsibility, leadership opportunities, meaningful mentorship, and the chance to build a premier finance practice while working on some of the market's most complex and innovative transactions.