Finance Associate Attorney - Corporate Finance and Asset Servicing

Finance Associate Attorney - Corporate Finance and Asset Servicing

Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, our prestigious AmLaw 50 law firm offers an exciting opportunity within its Finance Practice Group for a Finance Associate Attorney specializing in Corporate Trust, Agency, and Asset Servicing. This role involves engaging with complex finance transactions in a dynamic team environment. You will provide strategic legal counsel across a broad spectrum of financial law areas, enhancing client solutions and driving legal innovation.

Salary: $225,000.00 - $235,000.00 per year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice on intricate finance transactions, including securitization, loan and bond financing, and structured finance matters.
• Represent clients across various stages of transactions which involve drafting, negotiating agreements, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
• Work collaboratively with cross-disciplinary teams within the firm to advocate on behalf of corporate trustees, agents, and servicers.
• Manage workout and restructuring transactions, developing solutions for financial challenges faced by clients.
• Strengthen client relationships with proactive communication and strategic advisement.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic track record.
• Must have active bar admission.
• 1–2 years of substantial experience in transactional and/or workout contexts related to securitization, corporate finance, and structured finance.
• Experience in representing corporate trustees, servicers, and agents is needed.
• Detail-oriented with the capability to manage multiple projects and clients under tight timelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a top-law firm or corporate legal department preferred.
• Strong preference for candidates with direct experience in collateralized loan obligations and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills specifically tailored to finance law.

Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven analytical and legal research skills.
• Adaptability to evolving business needs and legal landscapes.
• A strong sense of team collaboration and ability to work with cross-functional groups.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive firm contributions.
• Generous personal, medical, and parental leave policies.
• Extensive support services from concierge services to financial and wellness programs.
• Offers for corporate discounts and personal health advocacy services.