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Asset-Based Lending Associate Attorney at Direct Counsel

Direct Counsel New York, New York

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description
Asset-Based Lending Associate Attorney (2nd–5th Year)

Direct Counsel is seeking an Asset-Based Lending Associate Attorney to join a prestigious global law firm with a highly regarded Structured Credit & CLO practice in New York.

The team represents underwriters, issuers, collateral managers, and debt and equity investors in both broadly syndicated and middle-market collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) and other structured products. This is an outstanding opportunity to work with an elite group of attorneys on sophisticated transactions in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Key Qualifications
  • 2–5 years of relevant experience in capital markets, lending, asset-backed securities, or CLOs/CLO warehouses

  • Law firm experience and a strong academic background

  • Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing

  • Excellent communication, drafting, and analytical skills

  • Team-oriented, proactive, and responsive approach to client service

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $235,000–$365,000, commensurate with experience and other relevant factors.

Why Join

This firm offers a sophisticated platform for attorneys looking to grow their finance practice at the highest level. You’ll have access to market-leading clients, complex deal work, and a collegial culture that values both excellence and collaboration.

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