Corporate Trust Associate

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Job Overview

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an associate attorney to join its Finance & Restructuring practice, focusing on corporate trust transactions. The successful candidate will represent financial institutions and corporate trust clients in a wide range of transactional matters, including structured finance, municipal and corporate debt, finance facilities, and document custody. This hybrid role offers a collaborative environment and the opportunity to work on high-level finance matters across multiple industries.

Location

• Philadelphia, PA

Duties

• Represent financial institutions and corporate trust businesses in diverse transactional matters

• Provide counsel on:

  • Structured finance (including RMBS, CMBS, and ABS)

  • Municipal and corporate debt issuances

  • Finance facilities and document custody

• Draft, negotiate, and review transactional agreements, including:

  • Trust indentures

  • Loan agreements

  • Account control and custodial agreements

  • Agency, pooling and servicing, and disbursement agreements

  • Master services and non-disclosure agreements

• Manage multiple concurrent transactions and deliver client service at a high level

• Collaborate with team members across offices and practice areas

Requirements

• 2–4 years of transactional legal experience, preferably in finance or restructuring

• Proven experience drafting and negotiating financial and commercial agreements

• Strong ability to manage multiple complex assignments under tight deadlines

• Client-oriented communication and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and collaboration

Education

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

• Strong academic credentials preferred

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in the relevant state or eligibility for prompt admission

Skills

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and legal analysis capabilities

• High attention to detail and organizational efficiency

• Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, transactional environment

Benefits

• Additional compensation includes:

• • Productivity and discretionary bonuses

• Comprehensive benefits package:

  • Health, life, accident, and disability insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Hybrid/flexible work arrangements

  • Paid bar dues and CLE costs

  • Additional wellness and commuter benefits

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