Structured Finance / Securitization Associate

Charlotte, NC | Hybrid | Full-Time | $260,000 - $310,000 + Bonus | Relocation Assistance Available

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join a nationally recognized Am Law firm with one of the Southeast's premier Financial Services practices. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with experience in structured finance and securitization who is looking to work on sophisticated transactions for leading financial institutions, lenders, issuers, underwriters, and investors.

You'll advise clients on complex financing structures, warehouse lending facilities, asset-backed securitizations, and other high-value financial transactions while collaborating with highly respected attorneys across corporate, finance, and regulatory practices. This role offers meaningful client exposure, hands-on responsibility, and a clear path for professional growth within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE!

• Work on sophisticated structured finance and securitization transactions for nationally recognized clients.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys across Financial Services, Corporate, and Regulatory practices.
• Handle complex, market-leading financing transactions with significant client interaction.
• Hybrid work schedule that supports flexibility and collaboration.
• Competitive compensation of $260,000-$310,000, plus performance bonuses.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Retirement savings and financial wellness programs.
• Paid parental leave, generous PTO, and paid holidays.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Strong mentorship and long-term career advancement opportunities.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Structure, negotiate, and document structured finance and securitization transactions.
• Represent financial institutions, issuers, lenders, investors, and underwriters in complex financing transactions.
• Advise clients on warehouse lending facilities and term financing arrangements.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents, credit agreements, and financing-related contracts.
• Analyze regulatory and compliance considerations impacting financial transactions.
• Collaborate with corporate, finance, tax, and regulatory attorneys on multi-party transactions.
• Support related mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance matters as needed.
• Build trusted client relationships while managing multiple sophisticated matters.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school.
• 3-4+ years of structured finance, securitization, or financial services transactional experience.
• Experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated financing documents.
• Strong analytical, drafting, negotiation, and client counseling skills.
• Licensed in North Carolina or eligible for admission.
• Ability to manage multiple complex transactions in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Graduate of a Top 50 U.S. law school.
• Experience at an Am Law 200 firm.
• Attorneys from highly regarded regional firms handling sophisticated transactional matters are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with asset-backed securitizations, warehouse lending, or structured lending facilities.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Financial institutions or capital markets experience.

ABOUT THE FIRM

This opportunity is with a nationally respected law firm known for advising financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies, private equity sponsors, and other sophisticated business clients on complex transactional matters. The firm combines the resources of a leading national practice with a collaborative culture that values mentorship, teamwork, and long-term professional development. Attorneys enjoy meaningful client interaction, early responsibility, and opportunities to build thriving practices alongside accomplished colleagues.

Structured finance attorneys often seek more than challenging transactions—they want meaningful client relationships, opportunities to develop specialized expertise, and a collaborative environment where they can continue growing their careers. This role provides all of those advantages while offering exposure to sophisticated financial transactions, strong mentorship, and a respected platform that supports long-term professional success.

ABOUT THE LOCATION

Charlotte is one of the nation's leading banking and financial centers, making it an exceptional place to build a career in structured finance and financial services law. The city offers a thriving business community, outstanding professional opportunities, and a lower cost of living than many major legal markets.

Outside of work, residents enjoy professional sports, award-winning restaurants, breweries, performing arts, outdoor recreation, nearby lakes, and convenient access to both the Blue Ridge Mountains and North Carolina's coastline, creating an outstanding quality of life.

DISCLOSURES

• Salary Range: $260,000-$310,000 annually, plus eligibility for performance-based bonuses. Actual compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and overall fit.
• This is a full-time hybrid position based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
• Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable background and bar admission verification.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• The hiring employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Reference #: BSS 25-03684