Structured Finance Counsel

New York, NY Open
Larson Maddox is looking for Structured Finance Counsel in New York, NY. This local job opportunity with ID 3687948680 is live since 2026-05-22 08:22:38.

We are partnering with a leading global financial institution who are looking for a qualified attorney to join its New York-based legal team, supporting a broad Lending and Structured Finance platform.

This is a highly visible role where you'll act as a trusted advisor to business and risk partners, working across a diverse range of financing products within a lean, high-impact team embedded in a large international organization.

The Role
You will provide legal support across a wide spectrum of financing activity in North America, including:

  • Corporate and institutional lending transactions (syndicated and bilateral)
  • Fund finance (subscription lines, NAV-based facilities, and related structures)
  • Trade finance and working capital solutions
  • Project finance and structured finance / securitization
  • Capital markets-adjacent lending structures (e.g., fixed-income and private placements)

You'll be responsible for:

  • Drafting and negotiating credit agreements and related documentation
  • Advising on transaction structuring and execution
  • Supporting product development initiatives
  • Partnering closely with front-office, credit, risk, compliance, and operations teams
  • Engaging with external counsel and driving deals to completion
  • Advising on key U.S. regulatory considerations (including AML, sanctions, and bank regulatory frameworks)
  • Collaborating with international legal teams, particularly in Europe

Qualifications:
We're looking for a commercial, solutions-oriented attorney with:

  • 6-8 years of experience at a top law firm and/or financial institution
  • Strong background in banking / finance, structured finance, or capital markets
  • Experience with loan documentation and credit transactions
  • Exposure to fund finance, trade finance, or securitization (strong plus)
  • NY Bar admission (required)
  • Ability to translate complex legal issues into practical advice
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Proactive, hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment
  • High levels of ownership, judgment, and attention to detail

Required Skills