Corporate Trust Associate

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Job Overview

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Corporate Trust Associate with 2–4 years of transactional experience to join its Finance & Restructuring practice group. This role is ideal for attorneys interested in representing financial institutions and corporate trust clients in a range of sophisticated transactions including structured finance, municipal and corporate debt issuances, and finance facilities. The position involves contract drafting and negotiation across various agreements and provides the opportunity to work in a collaborative, team-oriented legal environment.

Location

• Indianapolis, IN

Duties

• Represent corporate trust clients and financial institutions on a wide range of transactional matters

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

  • Trust indentures

  • Loan agreements

  • Account control agreements

  • Custodial and agency agreements

  • Pooling and servicing agreements

  • Servicing, disbursement, master services, and NDA documents

• Counsel clients in connection with structured finance transactions (e.g., RMBS, CMBS, ABS)

• Advise on municipal and corporate debt issuances and related finance facilities

• Work collaboratively across departments to manage deal execution

• Handle document custody and compliance elements in financial transactions

Requirements

• 2–4 years of transactional legal experience in a law firm or financial institution

• Prior experience with corporate trust agreements and financial transaction documentation

• Ability to manage multiple transactions and competing deadlines

• Demonstrated client service orientation and responsiveness

• Strong legal research, drafting, and negotiation skills

Education

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

• Strong academic performance preferred

Certifications

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

Skills

• High-level analytical, drafting, and communication capabilities

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to manage complex transactions independently

• Collaborative team player with a proactive approach

• Excellent client relationship management skills

Benefits

• Eligibility for productivity and discretionary performance bonuses

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Health, life, accident, and disability insurance

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan

  • Hybrid work flexibility

  • Continuing legal education (CLE), bar review fees, and bar dues coverage

  • Additional wellness and commuter benefits

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : (312) 321-9411
Fax : (213) 895-7306