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Whistler Partners · 1 week ago

Structured Finance Associate [Senior] @ Global Law Firm

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Whistler Partners is working with a leading global law firm seeking a senior associate or counsel-level attorney for its structured finance practice. The role involves leading structured finance transactions, advising clients on deal structuring, and mentoring junior attorneys.

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Hiring Manager

David Tanenbaum

Responsibilities

Lead and quarterback structured finance transactions, with an emphasis on CLOs, collateralized fund obligations, rated note feeders, and asset-backed lending facilities

Advise arrangers, sponsors, and investors on deal structuring, formation mechanics, and documentation strategy

Draft, review, and negotiate principal transaction documents, disclosure, and ancillary agreements

Guide clients through regulatory and compliance considerations impacting structured products and asset-backed lending

Manage multi-party deal processes efficiently, coordinating across internal specialists and external stakeholders

Provide practical, real-time counsel to clients on market developments, execution risks, and evolving industry standards

Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to building internal know-how and client-facing insights

Qualification

Structured finance experienceCLOs expertiseDeal structuringDraftingRegulatory frameworksNegotiationJ.D. from accredited law schoolActive bar membership

Required

Significant structured finance experience, including deep exposure to CLOs and adjacent rated-note / securitization products

Track record advising a range of market participants (e.g., issuers, underwriters, lenders, sponsors, investors) in complex debt or asset-backed transactions

Strong command of deal structuring, formation, and regulatory frameworks governing structured finance and asset-backed lending

Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with comfort running point on sophisticated transactions

Ability to manage multiple fast-moving deals at once while maintaining top-tier precision and judgment

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and active bar membership (D.C. admission a plus)

Company

Whistler Partners

Whistler Partners is a recruiting firm that offers legal placements services at top-tier law firms and corporations.

Founded in 2015

New York, New York, USA

11-50 employees

https://www.whistlerpartners.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Leadership Team

Dan Mummery

Senior Consultant, Partner Practice

Emily Rodgers

Partner

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