Whistler Partners · 1 week ago
Structured Finance Associate [Senior] @ Global Law Firm
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.
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
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)