Secured Finance Staff Attorney

Percy Towers•New York City, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our client is an AmLaw 50 global titan, widely celebrated for its Tier 1 and Tier 2 practice rankings in Chambers USA across financial services, corporate transactions, and complex capital markets. Founded over 100 years ago, the firm has built an enduring legacy of legal excellence, serving as a trusted advisor to global investment banks, private credit sponsors, and Fortune 500 corporations. The firm offers a collaborative, technology-driven workplace that prioritizes long-term professional development, high-level client exposure, and structured operational support for major financial transactions. The incoming Staff Attorney will serve as a core execution and due diligence specialist within a high-volume esoteric structured finance team. Working alongside leading partners and senior associates, this role is critical to maintaining deal velocity, quality control, and procedural integrity across pioneering asset-backed securitizations.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school with distinguished academic credentials.
Active Bar Membership in the state of New York, or eligibility to waive in promptly.
Established Background in capital markets, financial transactions, or structured finance, preferably within a large law firm setting.
Technical Proficiency with document management, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and legal technology platforms.
Exceptional organizational, analytical, and written communication skills capable of handling tight turnarounds in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience building, managing, or auditing transaction closing processes and post-closing monitoring systems.
Specific exposure to esoteric securitization asset classes, such as digital infrastructure, renewable energy, or IP/royalty revenue streams.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional due diligence reviews independently and manage multi-faceted projects across complex timelines.

Responsibilities

Coordinating and Supervising Legal Due Diligence and quality-control protocols for offering memoranda, disclosure documents, and transaction files.
Liaising with Financial Issuers, investment bankers, auditors, and management teams to validate factual disclosures and substantiate investor materials.
Preparing and Maintaining critical deal infrastructure, including critical dates lists, transaction checklists, UCC financing statements, and regulatory filings.
Supporting Exempt and Registered Securities Offerings alongside structured private credit facilities within whole-business, digital infrastructure, and media royalty spaces.
Synthesizing Market Intelligence by tracking industry trends, producing internal reports, and drafting client-facing business development material.