Associate

Linklaters•New York, NY

2d•$225,000 - $365,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Linklaters LLP seeks Associate in New York, NY to draft, negotiate and document indentures, credit agreements, offering circulars and various other legal documents concerned with capital markets, finance and securitization practice. Advise on legal structuring of complex financial mechanisms. Work as a key resource and communication point between our US-law practice and our global practice (including the UK, Germany, Hong Kong and Japan) specifically when these practices are working alongside each other on cross-border deals which require legal analysis from numerous jurisdictions. Provide specialized securitization-related structuring advice on cross-practice finance and corporate transactions which require the use of securitization, asset backed securities or other asset backed finance structures. Facilitate Legal research related to US finance and securitization law, specifically as it relates to credit risk retention, bankruptcy and true sale, ERISA and Tax. Advise tier 1 banks and Fortune 500 companies on New York securities law and U.S. federal securities law, including Rule 144A and Reg S issuances, U.S. credit risk retention and Volcker Rule issues. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree in law or foreign equivalent and three (3) years of experience in the job offered or related field: drafting, negotiating and finalizing documents in connection with financial transactions and agreements; representing both corporate clients and financial institutions in domestic and cross-border transactions; utilizing and applying U.S. and local capital markets and finance law to global finance transactions; drafting, negotiating, and finalizing conditions precedent deliverables; coordinating signing, closing and post-closing process of transaction; assisting with the coordination of financial transactions . Must be admitted to practice law in the State of New York. Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies. When not telecommuting, must report to work site. The base salary range offered for this role will be between $225,000 and $365,000 and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, performance, qualifications, as well as the needs of the firm. The total compensation package for this position may include discretionary bonuses and other benefits. Qualified applicants please apply on https://careers.linklaters.com/en and search Associate and indicate job code CA022626EW. #LI-DNI Technical Skills: This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required. This is the place where talent meets opportunity and where passion meets purpose. At Linklaters, the work we do means carving a path through unexplored territory, working on complex legal matters, across jurisdictions and borders and providing outstanding service and confidence to our clients. Having the vision to see things differently and the determination to deliver excellence, every time. That’s what makes us who we are. You can see your true potential connecting with dynamic colleagues all over the world, united by purpose and shared values and working together as one inclusive, collaborative team. With second to none training and support, this is the place where you meet your future. This is Linklaters. Be alert to fictitious job opportunity posts and offers of employment which claim to be in the name of Linklaters. We have been made aware of various recruitment-related scams which ask for upfront payments, for example, for office equipment and promise start up bonuses and reimbursement in return for such payments. These scams often involve the use of email addresses similar to a genuine domain name. Genuine emails from Linklaters only use the domain of “@linklaters.com”. We will never ask you to make payments for office equipment or otherwise as part of our recruitment process. If you are in doubt about a job opportunity that appears to relate to our firm, please get in touch using the contact details on our careers website at www.linklaters.com/careers. In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers. Your offer will be subject to the successful completion of these checks which will be initiated following your consent. As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We know that diversity makes us a better law firm and helps us attract the best talent, drive innovation with diversity of thought, and deliver the best experience to everyone who comes into contact with us. We recruit on the basis of merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Selection decisions, and the reasons for those decisions, are recorded at each stage of the selection process. Selection criteria and, where appropriate, technical skills tests are in place to measure an individual’s ability for the safe and effective performance of a job. Those involved in recruitment and selection decisions and processes are also provided with guidance on diversity issues. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance. Specific experience requirements advertised on a role do not intend to preclude applications from candidates who may have more or less experience. Our intention is only to indicate a guideline as to the necessary skills for the role as described.

Requirements

Master’s degree in law or foreign equivalent and three (3) years of experience in the job offered or related field: drafting, negotiating and finalizing documents in connection with financial transactions and agreements
representing both corporate clients and financial institutions in domestic and cross-border transactions
utilizing and applying U.S. and local capital markets and finance law to global finance transactions
drafting, negotiating, and finalizing conditions precedent deliverables
coordinating signing, closing and post-closing process of transaction
assisting with the coordination of financial transactions
Must be admitted to practice law in the State of New York

Responsibilities

draft, negotiate and document indentures, credit agreements, offering circulars and various other legal documents concerned with capital markets, finance and securitization practice
Advise on legal structuring of complex financial mechanisms
Work as a key resource and communication point between our US-law practice and our global practice (including the UK, Germany, Hong Kong and Japan) specifically when these practices are working alongside each other on cross-border deals which require legal analysis from numerous jurisdictions
Provide specialized securitization-related structuring advice on cross-practice finance and corporate transactions which require the use of securitization, asset backed securities or other asset backed finance structures
Facilitate Legal research related to US finance and securitization law, specifically as it relates to credit risk retention, bankruptcy and true sale, ERISA and Tax
Advise tier 1 banks and Fortune 500 companies on New York securities law and U.S. federal securities law, including Rule 144A and Reg S issuances, U.S. credit risk retention and Volcker Rule issues