Associate Attorney – Corporate Trust/Securities- 3699729
About The Position
An established, full-service New York law firm with a substantial corporate trust and financial institutions practice is seeking a mid- to senior-level attorney to join its growing team. The practice represents financial institutions serving as trustees, agents and fiduciaries in domestic and cross-border financing transactions. The role offers direct client contact, close collaboration with partners and exposure to sophisticated securities and finance matters. The position primarily focuses on new transactions, including drafting and negotiating transaction documents, coordinating closings, and handling amendments and supplemental agreements. Defaults, workouts and restructurings are expected to make up a small portion of the workload. Depending on experience and practice needs, transactions may involve corporate and municipal bond financings; Rule 144A and Regulation S offerings; Trust Indenture Act-qualified transactions; asset-backed and mortgage-backed securitizations; secured and high-yield debt transactions; project finance and cross-border financings; and insurance-linked products and third-party agency appointments.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice in New York, in good standing.
- At least three years of relevant corporate trust, securities, structured finance, banking or related transactional experience.
- Strong drafting, document review and negotiation skills.
- Ability to analyze complex financing documents and identify issues affecting institutional clients.
- Strong organization, judgment, and written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multiple partners.
Nice To Haves
- Direct experience representing corporate trustees or agents is valuable but not required.
- Relevant experience in securities, debt finance, capital markets or other transactional work.
- Experience at either a large firm or a smaller specialized practice; relevant deal experience and substantive responsibility are more important than firm size.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review and negotiate indentures, credit agreements, trust agreements, collateral agency agreements, security agreements and related transaction documents.
- Review offering materials and documentation addressing the rights and obligations of trustees, agents and other transaction participants.
- Prepare and negotiate amendments, supplements and ancillary agreements.
- Coordinate transaction requirements and assist partners with closings.
- Communicate directly with institutional clients, opposing counsel and other transaction parties.
- Manage multiple matters while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness and attention to deadlines.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- Direct interaction with institutional clients.
- Substantive work on sophisticated financing transactions.
- Close collaboration with experienced partners.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
