Leveraged Finance Associate - retool opportunity

A top-tier international firm is quietly building out its Transportation & Space Finance capability in New York and is specifically keen to speak with strong mid-level finance associates who want to retool into this space.

This is a genuinely standout seat for lawyers who want market-leading deal exposure and close partner access, without the usual big-law friction.

This is retooling-friendly by design

• No requirement for prior aviation, transportation or space background, provided your debt and leveraged finance fundamentals are strong

The work

• High-value, complex financings involving aviation, rail, shipping, satellites, digital infrastructure and energy-related assets
• Structured and asset-backed financings, securitisations, acquisition and leveraged finance, operating and secured lending
• Cross-border deals with global banks, lessors, export credit agencies, funds and strategic investors

The platform

• One of the most recognised Transportation & Space practices globally, acting on landmark, first-of-their-kind transactions
• Regularly at the centre of “Deal of the Year” level mandates and cutting-edge structures in the transport and satellite markets
• True international practice with multi-jurisdictional exposure and senior client contact early

The team

• Work closely with two globally top-ranked partners in a very visible, busy group
• Small deal teams, so you get proper responsibility, drafting and negotiation early
• Strong mentorship and a clear track record of progression, with counsel and partner promotions made annually from within

Culture and flexibility

• Relaxed, collegiate, low-ego environment
• Hybrid working with real flexibility, coming and going as the work allows
• Family-friendly team where work/life balance is expected and respected

Compensation

• Cravath-scale salary and top-of-market bonus

If you are a finance associate who enjoys technically demanding deals and wants to specialise in some of the most interesting hard-asset and space-adjacent financings in the market, this is well worth a discreet conversation.

Happy to share more detail on a confidential basis.