Corporate Trust Associate

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Job Overview

An established law firm is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Finance & Restructuring practice group, with a focus on corporate trust transactions. This role involves representing financial institutions and trust clients across a variety of matters including structured finance, municipal and corporate debt issuances, and document custody. The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of transactional experience and a strong background in drafting and negotiating complex financial agreements. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and the opportunity to collaborate with a highly experienced team of finance professionals.

Location

• New York, NY

Duties

• Represent financial institutions and corporate trust clients in transactional matters

• Advise on transactions involving:

  • Structured finance (RMBS, CMBS, ABS)

  • Municipal and corporate debt issuances

  • Finance facilities and document custody

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including:

  • Trust indentures

  • Loan agreements

  • Account control agreements

  • Agency and custodial agreements

  • Pooling and servicing agreements

  • Servicing, disbursement, and master services agreements

  • Non-disclosure and related transactional documents

• Manage multiple concurrent transactions and deadlines

• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients across practices and locations

Requirements

• 2–4 years of transactional legal experience, preferably within a finance, capital markets, or restructuring practice

• Experience working with complex commercial or financial agreements

• Ability to handle high-volume transactional workloads with attention to detail

• Proven ability to communicate effectively with institutional clients

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school

• Strong academic record preferred

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the relevant state or eligible for prompt admission

Skills

• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating transactional contracts

• Sophisticated legal analysis and issue-spotting abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• High degree of professionalism and client service orientation

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting

Benefits

• Additional compensation may include:

• • Productivity and discretionary bonuses

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Health, life, accident, and disability insurance

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan

  • Hybrid work flexibility

  • CLE programs, bar dues, and professional development support

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306