Structured Finance Associate Attorney (Multi-City) at Pernini Legal, LLC
Job Description
STRUCTURED FINANCE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Locations: Boston, MA | Los Angeles, CA | Philadelphia, PA | New York, NY
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A top-10 AmLaw, global law firm is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its Structured Finance Practice in Boston, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, or New York. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with experience in securitization, asset-based lending, or other structured finance matters to advise premier clients on sophisticated financial products and transactions.
Candidate Profile
- JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
- Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing
- 3–6 years of substantive experience in structured finance, securitization, and/or asset-based lending
- Experience representing issuers, underwriters, lenders, or borrowers in structured finance transactions
- Familiarity with securitization of consumer or commercial assets, warehouse lending, or capital markets transactions
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and coordinate complex deal components
- Relevant experience at an AmLaw 100 firm is strongly preferred
- Soft Skills: Excellent analytical and writing skills, business acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
Key Responsibilities
- Advise clients on the structuring, negotiation, and execution of complex structured finance and securitization transactions
- Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, offering memoranda, and related deal materials
- Provide counsel on regulatory considerations, market trends, and transactional risk management
- Work closely with partners and senior attorneys to develop innovative structures and financing solutions for global clients
- Coordinate with tax, regulatory, and corporate teams to deliver comprehensive client service
- Support the ongoing development of the firm’s structured finance practice through client engagement and thought leadership initiatives
Why Join Us?
This is a career-defining opportunity to join one of the world’s premier finance practices, known for its innovative deal-making, elite clientele, and global reach. The firm’s Structured Finance group is consistently recognized for handling some of the most complex and high-value transactions in the market—transactions that shape the evolution of asset-backed finance and influence industry standards worldwide.
Associates here are empowered to lead, not just assist. You’ll gain direct exposure to headline transactions, work alongside nationally-recognized partners, and collaborate with teams that set the benchmark for creativity and precision in financial law. The firm fosters an inclusive, collaborative culture that prizes mentorship, diversity of thought, and professional excellence. This environment rewards ambition and fuels long-term career growth. For driven attorneys seeking to elevate their practice at the forefront of structured finance, this is the ideal platform.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary: Annual base salary is expected to range from $260,000 – $390,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and market factors
- Eligibility for discretionary bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; generous vacation; professional development support; commuter benefits; and wellness programs
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a resume, law school transcript, and cover letter including their preferred office location for consideration.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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