Sokol Associates Inc. ยท 5 days ago
Legal Counsel Structured Finance
Sokol Associates Inc. is an asset management company based in New York City, seeking a Structured Finance Attorney to support their private credit and structured finance activities. The role involves providing legal advice on complex financing transactions and coordinating with various teams to manage legal risks.
Responsibilities
Provide advice on, structure, negotiation, and drafting documentation for private credit and structured finance transactions, including senior secured loans, asset-backed financings, warehouse lines, securitizations, and CLOs
Support investment teams on transaction structuring, diligence, and risk assessment for bespoke financing opportunities
Coordinate with external counsel and internal stakeholders to ensure timely deal execution
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted to practice in New York
4-6 years of structured finance experience, preferably at a top-tier big law firm
Strong understanding of credit documentation (LMA/LSTA), securitization structures, and asset-backed lending