We are working with a leading global law firm seeking a junior to mid-level associate to join its Structured Finance / Private Credit practice in New York. This is an outstanding opportunity to work with a highly regarded team advising on sophisticated credit products, including CLOs, private credit facilities, and syndicated lending transactions.

This firm is widely recognized for its collaborative culture, commitment to professional development, and strong platform supporting high-level client work across domestic and cross-border matters.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the design, structuring, and execution of CLOs and other structured credit products. This role offers significant responsibility and the opportunity to work closely with experienced practitioners on complex, market-leading transactions. Key responsibilities include: structuring, drafting and negotiating CLOs, private credit facilities, syndicated loan agreements, and credit insurance arrangements; supporting and leading aspects of structure finance transactions from inception through closing; collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including capital markets, investment, and risk teams; advising on regulatory considerations impacting structured finance transactions in U.S. and cross-border contexts; assisting in product development for new and evolving credit structures; and monitoring legal and market developments affecting structured finance and credit products.

Candidates must have at least two years of relevant structured finance experience, including experience with CLOs, private credit, direct lending, and/or syndicated loans, ideally from a top-tier law firm; strong drafting, negotiation, and transaction management skills; and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Admission to the NY Bar is required. Graduation from law school and at least two years of practice experience as an attorney is required.

In addition to a competitive salary ($235K - $365K commensurate with experience), the firm offers bonus eligibility, a comprehensive benefits package, family support benefits, supplemental health and wellness benefits, a 401(k) plan, and other great perks. They also offer training, personal mentoring, as well as discipline-specific career development and the professional support needed to thrive, both in your practice and beyond. They have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and others.

If you would like to be considered please provide a resume, law school transcript, and deal sheet. Cover letters are appreciated but not required. All applications are confidential and NOT shared with employers without the candidate's permission.

Oak Ridge Legal Search and the clients we work with are equal opportunity employers and provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws. If a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.