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Structured Finance - Associate Attorney (DC) at Pernini Legal, LLC

Pernini Legal, LLC Washington, District of Columbia
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Job Description

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – STRUCTURED FINANCE

Location: Washington, DC
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Our client, a prominent international AmLaw 50 law firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join their Structured Finance Practice in Washington, DC. This opportunity offers exposure to sophisticated financing transactions, including complex securitizations and warehouse lending facilities, within a dynamic and collaborative team environment.

Candidate Profile

  • JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
  • Active Bar Admission in the District of Columbia, in good standing
  • 2–3 years of substantive transactional law experience
  • Experience in structured finance and securitization transactions strongly preferred
  • Experience drafting complex lending agreements, including warehouse credit facilities
  • Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining meticulous attention to detail
  • Soft skills: Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with a strong work ethic and commitment to client service

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft and negotiate complex lending agreements and related financing documentation
  • Support securitization and structured finance transactions across a broad range of asset classes
  • Assist with warehouse credit arrangements and related collateral and financing matters
  • Manage multiple active matters simultaneously and coordinate with attorneys and colleagues across practice groups
  • Conduct legal research and provide strategic guidance to support financing structures and market developments

Why Join Us?

This role presents an outstanding opportunity to join a highly-regarded Structured Finance practice within a leading international law firm. Attorneys in this practice enjoy direct client interaction, meaningful responsibility, and exposure to sophisticated financing transactions across a wide range of asset classes. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to professional growth, and emphasis on mentorship and training. With access to high-profile matters and cross-office collaboration, you’ll be well-positioned to expand your expertise and develop a long-term career in transactional law.

Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive Salary: Expected annual salary range of $235,000-$260,000, as determined by experience and market factors
  • Eligibility for the firm's generous bonus structure
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) matching; paid parental leave; childcare support; wellness programs; and robust professional development resources.
  • Attorneys also benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work environment and a culture that values work-life balance, inclusivity, and community engagement

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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