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Axiom · 5 months ago

Structured Finance Attorney - CLO & Credit Products

positionUS - US - New York
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level

Axiom is transforming the legal services landscape by delivering innovative solutions and is seeking Mid-to-Senior Structured Finance Attorneys to join their team. This role focuses on designing, structuring, and creating CLOs and other credit products, requiring substantial experience in direct lending and private credit.

ComplianceConsultingLaw EnforcementLegalProfessional Services
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Responsibilities

Structure, draft, and negotiate CLOs, private credit facilities, syndicated loan agreements, and credit insurance arrangements
Lead product development for new structured finance offerings, working closely with business and capital markets teams
Provide guidance on regulatory considerations affecting structured finance transactions in the U.S. and cross-border contexts
Advise on transaction execution, including documentation, negotiation, and closing processes
Partner with investment, risk, and compliance teams to ensure products meet commercial and regulatory objectives
Monitor market and legal developments impacting credit products and structured finance structures

Qualification

Structured finance experienceCreating structured productsDirect lending expertiseSyndicated loan transactionsCredit insurance knowledgeRegulatory frameworks familiarityDrafting skillsTransaction management skillsSolutions-oriented approachNegotiation skills

Required

JD or equivalent with active bar membership in good standing
Significant structured finance experience from a top-tier law firm (longer stints preferred)
Demonstrated ability to create structured products (CLOs, credit facilities, etc.) — not just advise on existing ones
Strong background in direct lending, private credit, credit insurance, and syndicated loan transactions
Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional deal teams in high-pressure, fast-paced environments

Preferred

NYC-based (preferred) or able to work effectively on a remote basis
Prior in-house experience at a major financial institution or asset manager involved in structured credit
Familiarity with both U.S. and cross-border regulatory frameworks relevant to structured finance
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and transaction management skills
Strategic, solutions-oriented approach to product development and execution

Benefits

Health benefits
401k
Professional development tools and resources
Learning and development programs

Company

Axiom

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Axiom is where high-caliber legal talent meets full-service law firm work.
dateFounded in 2000
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.axiomlaw.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$28M
Key Investors
Permira
2019-09-06Corporate Round
2013-02-06Series Unknown· $28M

Leadership Team

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David McVeigh
Chief Executive Officer
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CJ Saretto
Chief Technology Officer
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