Banking Market Report – New York City, New York – March 2026

Associate - Finance: Restructuring - Clerks — 1+ PQE

New York City, New York | Los Angeles, California | Chicago, Illinois · Banking, Bankruptcy · Restructuring · Posted Mar 25, 2026

• This is an Associate position within the Finance Department's Restructuring & Special Situations Group.
• The role is available in New York, Los Angeles, or Chicago.
• The firm is specifically recruiting judicial clerks for 2026 associate positions.
• A minimum of 1 year of legal experience is required.
• The practice involves advising a broad range of stakeholders in financially distressed businesses, including debtors, creditors, equity holders, new investors, boards, and management.
• Work focuses on developing creative strategies for complex, contentious financial and operational restructurings, often with cross-jurisdictional elements.
• Specific work includes in-court and out-of-court solutions such as creditor compromise, security enforcements, debt rescheduling, liability management transactions, exchange/tender offers, refinancings, distressed financings, debt-to-equity swaps, equity raises, and strategic/distressed M&A.
• Associates who complete a qualifying judicial clerkship receive progression credit and a bonus.
• The base salary for a 2026 associate is $225,000, with potential for discretionary bonuses.

Associate - Finance - Restructuring — 2+ PQE

New York City, New York · Banking, Bankruptcy · Restructuring · Posted Mar 25, 2026

• Associate position in Finance - Restructuring, based in the New York office.
• Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in financial restructuring.
• The Restructuring practice is one of the world's largest, advising a full range of stakeholders in financially distressed businesses.
• Stakeholders include debtors, issuers (public/private securities), creditors, equity holders, new investors, boards of directors, and senior management teams.
• Represents diverse clients such as corporations, banks, creditors' committees, hedge funds, sponsors, and other financial institutions.
• Work involves both in-court bankruptcy proceedings and out-of-court solutions, including domestic and international workouts and restructurings.
• Handles a wide array of transaction types: creditor compromise procedures, security enforcements, debt rescheduling, liability management, exchange/tender offers, refinancings, new money/distressed financings, debt-to-equity swaps, equity capital raises, and strategic/distressed M&A.
• Focuses on complex, contentious restructuring and insolvency matters, often with multi-layered capital structures and cross-jurisdictional dynamics.
• Provides counsel on corporate governance, risk management, fiduciary liability, and stakeholder negotiations in troubled situations.
• Base salaries by class year (US Payroll) range from $225,000 (2026/2025) to $435,000 (2018). Discretionary bonuses may be available.

Associate- Corporate- Fintech & Financial Services — 3–5 PQE

New York City, New York | San Francisco, California | Silicon Valley, California · Corporate, Banking · Compliance/Regulatory, M&A, Payment Systems, Securities · Posted Mar 23, 2026

• Corporate Associate role in the Fintech & Financial Services practice, available in New York, San Francisco, or Menlo Park.
• Seeking a 3rd to 5th year associate (equivalent to 3-5 years post-JD experience).
• Required experience includes substantive work in fintech regulatory matters, financial services transactions, or both. Prior experience at a major law firm or relevant regulatory agency (e.g., OCC, CFPB, Federal Reserve, SEC, CFTC) is necessary.
• Strong preference for candidates with demonstrated knowledge of payments, digital assets, crypto regulation, or emerging fintech business models.
• Key responsibilities involve advising clients on federal and state regulatory requirements for fintech companies, covering licensing, compliance frameworks, bank partnership structures, payments, money transmission, and digital asset/crypto/blockchain products.
• Monitor and analyze regulatory developments from agencies like the CFPB, OCC, Federal Reserve, FinCEN, CFTC, and SEC, providing actionable client guidance.
• Lead and support M&A transactions, strategic investments, and capital markets activities within the fintech and financial services sectors.
• Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including bank partnership agreements, program manager agreements, and technology contracts.
• Candidates must possess a J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials and be admitted to practice in New York and/or California, or eligible for admission.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills are essential, with the ability to distill complex regulatory issues for diverse client and business audiences.
• Base salaries for 3rd to 5th year associates range from $365,000 to $420,000 annually, with discretionary bonuses also available.

Associate Private Equity Finance Borrower Side Senior — 4+ PQE

District of Columbia, District of Columbia | Boston, Massachusetts | New York City, New York | Los Angeles, California | San Diego, California · Corporate, Banking · Acquisition Finance, Finance, Leveraged Finance, Private Equity · Posted Mar 26, 2026

• Seeking a Senior Associate for Latham's Private Equity Finance Practice.
• Requires a minimum of four years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience must include borrower-side private credit, acquisition finance, or leveraged finance matters.
• Experience with sponsor-side private equity acquisition financings is required.

Capital Markets / Agency CMBS Securitizations Associate (3-6+ Years) – New York, NY Office — 3–6 PQE

New York City, New York | Charlotte, North Carolina · Banking · Debt Capital Markets, Lending, Real Estate, Secured Finance · Posted Mar 25, 2026

• This is an Associate position within Cadwalader's Capital Markets Department.
• The role is based in the firm's Charlotte office.
• Candidates should have 3 to 6 years of post-qualification experience.
• Specific experience required in commercial mortgage loan securitizations.
• Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating key transaction documents.
• Documents include pooling and servicing agreements, offering documents, mortgage loan purchase agreements, certificate purchase agreements, placement agency agreements, and legal opinions.
• Candidates should have experience managing the closing process for complex transactions.
• Key skills include strong attention to detail, excellent communication, teamwork, a solid work ethic, and proactive ownership of responsibilities.
• The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $260,000 to $390,000.
• Actual base salary offered will depend on applicant qualifications, years of relevant experience, and, if applicable, performing location.

Fund Finance Associate (3-6+ Years) - New York, NY Office — 3–6 PQE

New York City, New York · Corporate, Banking · Acquisition Finance, Finance, Fund Formation, Investment Funds, Lending, Leveraged Finance · Posted Mar 23, 2026

• Cadwalader is hiring for an Associate position.
• This role is within the firm's Fund Finance practice.
• Candidates should have 3-6 years of relevant legal experience.
• Expertise is required in syndicated lending, commercial lending, leverage finance, fund formation, CLOs, asset-based lending, NAV financings, or acquisition financings.
• Excellent academic credentials are a must.
• Candidates need solid prior law firm experience.
• The role offers extensive direct interaction with prominent bank, asset manager, and lending clients.
• The anticipated annual base salary range is $260,000 to $420,000.

Fund Finance Associate New York — 3–6 PQE

New York City, New York · Corporate, Banking · Acquisition Finance, Finance, Fund Formation, Investment Funds, Lending, Leveraged Finance, Secured Finance · Posted Mar 3, 2026

• Associate position within the Fund Finance practice.
• Requires 3-6 years of relevant legal experience.
• Essential experience includes various lending and financing transactions such as syndicated, commercial, leveraged, asset-based, NAV, and acquisition financings.
• Familiarity with fund formation and CLOs is also relevant.
• Candidates must possess strong academic credentials.
• Requires solid prior experience obtained at a law firm.
• The role involves extensive direct interaction with prominent bank, asset manager, and lending clients.
• Anticipated annual base salary range is $260,000 to $420,000.
• The actual base salary offered will depend on the applicant's qualifications, years of relevant experience, and job location.

Real Estate Finance Associate (4+ Years) – New York — 4+ PQE

New York City, New York · Real Estate, Banking · Finance, Leasing, Lending, Mezzanine Finance, Real Estate · Posted Mar 19, 2026

• Role: Commercial Real Estate Finance Associate.
• Requires 4 or more years of experience.
• Represent commercial and investment banks, insurance companies, debt funds, and other regulated and non-regulated lenders.
• Focus on the financing of commercial properties.
• Experience with commercial property diligence, including title, survey, and lease review, is required.
• Experience with the origination of loans secured by commercial properties is required.
• Exposure to mezzanine loans, commercial mortgage loan securitization, and syndication is a plus.
• Expect a varied practice that may include work for real estate owners/operators, developers, and equity clients, including leasing.
• The anticipated annual base salary range is $310,000 to $435,000.

Media and Entertainment Finance Associates (Multi City) — 3–6 PQE, $310,000 - $390,000

New York City, New York | Los Angeles, California · Banking · Debt Finance, Lending, Secured Finance, Structured Finance · Posted Mar 27, 2026

• DLA Piper is seeking a mid-level Finance Associate to join its Sports, Media & Entertainment group.
• This role is available in either the firm's Los Angeles or New York office.
• Candidates must have a minimum of 4 years of debt finance experience from a law firm.
• A JD from an accredited law school and active bar admission in the state of practice are required.
• The position involves representing global entertainment companies, banks, asset managers, private credit funds, and media entrepreneurs in various financing transactions.
• Experience should include senior, junior, mezzanine, structured debt, and equity financings, with a strong focus on drafting and negotiating secured lending agreements.
• Preferred experience includes media financing structures (music, film, TV), private credit, and/or ABS/structured financing transactions.
• Key skills include strong analytical, drafting, negotiating, and written communication abilities, along with the capacity to manage complex transactions and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with substantive debt finance, entertainment, and copyright law, especially concerning the acquisition and financing of media assets like music catalogs or film libraries, is a plus.
• The expected annual salary range for this role is $310,000 - $390,000, depending on experience and qualifications, complimented by a comprehensive benefits package.
• The firm operates on a hybrid work model, requiring a regular in-office presence with some flexibility for remote work.

Leveraged Finance Associate (Multi City) — 4+ PQE, $310,000 - $390,000

District of Columbia, District of Columbia | Seattle, Washington | Boston, Massachusetts | New York City, New York | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Houston, Texas | Austin, Texas | Dallas, Texas | Miami, Florida | Los Angeles, California | San Francisco, California | Silicon Valley, California | Chicago, Illinois | Raleigh, North Carolina | San Diego, California | Phoenix, Arizona | North, New Jersey | Baltimore, Maryland · Banking · Debt Capital Markets, Leveraged Finance, Structured Finance · Posted Mar 26, 2026

• Finance Associate role at DLA Piper within the Leveraged Finance subgroup, focusing on Fund Finance and Private Credit transactions.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience required in fund finance, private credit, leveraged finance, debt capital markets, and/or structured finance.
• Direct experience from an AmLaw 100 firm is desired.
• Clients include lead arrangers, direct lenders, sub line lenders, NAV lenders, borrowers, issuers, and corporates.
• Core responsibilities include drafting legal documents, conducting legal research and analysis, and managing complex transactions from inception to closing.
• Tasks involve building and maintaining client relationships, providing legal advice and updates, and collaborating with internal and external teams.
• Expected to ensure compliance with legal standards, participate in professional development, and contribute to firm programs, including pro bono work.
• Required qualifications: JD from an accredited law school and active bar admission in the state where the office is located.
• Key skills include strong written and verbal communication, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities, attention to detail, business judgment, and the capacity to work both collaboratively and independently.
• This position is open in multiple US offices: New York, Los Angeles, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Northern Virginia, Palo Alto, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Short Hills, and Washington, DC.
• The work arrangement is hybrid, requiring regular in-office presence with some flexibility for working from home.
• Expected annual hiring range is $310,000 - $390,000, depending on experience and qualifications, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package.

Leveraged Finance Associate Position (Los Angeles) — 4+ PQE, $310,000 - $390,000

District of Columbia, District of Columbia | Seattle, Washington | New York City, New York | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Houston, Texas | Austin, Texas | Dallas, Texas | Miami, Florida | Los Angeles, California | San Francisco, California | Silicon Valley, California | Raleigh, North Carolina | San Diego, California | Phoenix, Arizona | North, New Jersey | Baltimore, Maryland · Banking · Debt Capital Markets, Lending, Leveraged Finance, Structured Finance · Posted Mar 24, 2026

• This is a Finance Associate position with DLA Piper.
• The role focuses on Fund Finance and Private Credit transactions within the firm's Leveraged Finance subgroup.
• Clients include lead arrangers, direct lenders, sub line lenders, NAV lenders, borrowers, issuers, and corporates.
• Candidates must have a minimum of four years of relevant experience in fund finance, private credit, leveraged finance, debt capital markets, or structured finance.
• Core responsibilities include legal research and analysis, drafting legal documents (briefs, motions, contracts, correspondence), assisting with and managing complex transactions, building client relationships, and ensuring compliance.
• Professional engagement involves collaborating on transaction strategies, participating in high-level legal activities (e.g., court hearings, depositions), and actively pursuing professional development.
• Required qualifications are a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar admission in the state of the officing location.
• Essential skills include excellent written and verbal communication, strong research, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities, attention to detail, sound business judgment, and the capacity to work both collaboratively and independently.
• The position is open in New York, Los Angeles, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Northern Virginia, Palo Alto, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Short Hills, or Washington, DC.
• The expected hiring range is $310,000 - $390,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications, complimented by a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k).
• The firm operates on a hybrid work model, requiring regular in-office presence with some flexibility for remote work.

Mid-Level Associate — 2–6 PQE

New York City, New York · Banking · Lending, Secured Finance · Posted Mar 24, 2026

• Mid-Level Associate position located in New York, NY.
• Primary focus on drafting credit agreements and amendments for secured lending transactions.
• Requires a Juris Doctor degree and a minimum of two years of experience in sophisticated debt finance.
• Experience preparing and negotiating transaction documents for high-yield note offerings and various secured loan facilities, including security documentation, intercreditor agreements, and ancillary documents.
• Proficiency in preparing agreements for liability management transactions, such as tender offers.
• Skilled in preparing and reviewing legal opinions and a range of debt financing certificates (e.g., secretary’s, officer’s, solvency).
• Capable of conducting and managing comprehensive due diligence processes, reviewing commitment letters and acquisition agreements, and analyzing existing debt instruments for refinancing.
• Strong legal research and interpretation skills covering securities law, UCC, and Delaware and New York corporate and LLC laws.
• Must be admitted to the New York State Bar.
• The annual salary range is $310,000 to $365,000.
• Standard work week is 40 hours, Monday to Friday.
• Telecommuting or working from home may be permissible per firm policy.

Non-Equity Partner — 8+ PQE

New York City, New York · Banking · Lending, Leveraged Finance, Restructuring, Secured Finance · Posted Mar 24, 2026

• Non-Equity Partner role based in New York, NY.
• Primary responsibility involves originating and managing complex legal financing matters.
• Requires 8 years of experience providing legal services for a wide range of U.S. and international financing transactions.
• Specific expertise needed in leveraged, investment grade, asset-based, bridge, debtor-in-possession (DIP) financings, corporate restructurings, and recapitalizations.
• Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating key financing documents, including credit agreements, commitment letters, fee letters, intercreditor agreements, security agreements, and legal opinions.
• Responsibilities also include supervising due diligence investigations, advising on deal structuring, and conducting risk assessments with an emphasis on fatal flaw analysis.
• A Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Laws (LLM), or equivalent degree is required.
• Must be admitted to practice law in the State of New York.
• The salary range for this position is $1,150,000 to $1,500,000 annually.
• Work schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, with potential for telecommuting or working from home in accordance with firm policy.

Mid-Level Associate — 4–6 PQE

New York City, New York · Banking · Lending · Posted Mar 23, 2026

• This role is for the Finance group, located in New York.
• Seeking candidates with 4-6 years of legal experience (approximately Class of 2020-2022).
• Requires significant experience in Digital Infrastructure.
• Data center financing experience is a mandatory requirement.
• Candidates must possess a strong foundational finance background.
• High academic achievement is preferred.
• Solid prior law firm experience is preferred.
• The expected base salary range is $310,000 to $390,000 annually.
• This position is eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus.

Mid-Level Associate — 4–6 PQE

New York City, New York · Banking · Lending, Secured Finance, UCC · Posted Mar 23, 2026

• This role is within the Finance group in the New York office.
• Seeking candidates with 4-6 years of finance law experience.
• The primary focus is advising clients on UCC issues, specifically Article 9 Secured Transactions and Article 8 Investment Securities.
• Core responsibilities include reviewing security documentation, structuring personal property security interests, and reviewing security interest opinions.
• Ideal candidates will have prior experience with various secured lending transactions and drafting/negotiating security interest opinions.
• Responsibilities also include monitoring changes to the UCC and related laws, and contributing to firm knowledge management materials.
• Provide support to Finance attorneys and other transactional and non-transactional practice areas.
• Preferred qualifications include a strong academic record and solid law firm experience.
• The starting base salary for this position is expected to be between $310,000 to $390,000 annually.
• This position is eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus.

Financial Markets and Regulatory Associate — 3–5 PQE

District of Columbia, District of Columbia | New York City, New York | Chicago, Illinois · Banking · Compliance/Regulatory, Derivatives · Posted Mar 19, 2026

• Associate position at Katten.
• Role is within the Financial Markets and Regulatory practice group.
• Available in Chicago, New York, or Washington, D.C. offices.
• Requires 3-5 years of post-JD experience.
• Candidates should have core experience in financial services, including securities and/or derivatives.
• Must have experience providing legal advice on digital assets, blockchain technology, and/or artificial intelligence.
• Strong writing skills, analytical abilities, and excellent academic credentials are essential.
• Bar admission is required for the chosen office location (Illinois, New York, or Washington, D.C.) or immediate eligibility to waive in.

Private Credit Associate — 3–5 PQE, $225,000 - $420,000

District of Columbia, District of Columbia | New York City, New York | Dallas, Texas | Los Angeles, California | Chicago, Illinois | Charlotte, North Carolina · Banking · Acquisition Finance, Lending, Secured Finance · Posted Mar 12, 2026

• Associate role in the Private Credit Department at Am Law 100 firm, Katten.
• Focus on private credit and finance matters.
• Position available in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, or Washington, DC.
• Requires 3-5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in private credit/finance.
• Experience should be from a nationally recognized law firm or similar relevant legal setting.
• Must have demonstrated lending experience.
• Required transaction experience includes cash flow deals, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations.
• Borrower-side exposure, asset-based financings, restructurings, and workouts are beneficial.
• Estimated annual salary range: $225,000 - $420,000.

Leveraged Finance Associate — 3–6 PQE

New York City, New York · Banking · Lending, Leveraged Finance · Posted Mar 2, 2026

• Associate position focusing on leveraged finance transactions.
• Requires 3-6 years of post-qualification experience in leveraged finance.
• Represents a broad client base, including borrowers, lenders, private equity sponsors, and agents.
• Work includes a full range of finance transactions such as domestic and cross-border acquisitions.
• Additional transaction experience includes recapitalizations, restructurings, and reorganizations.
• Drive key transaction aspects from due diligence through closing.
• Preferred experience with middle market lending and advising alternative financiers (e.g., BDCs, hedge funds, non-bank lenders).
• Salary starts at $260,000+, adjusted based on class year and experience.

Commercial Real Estate Finance Associate — 4–7 PQE

New York City, New York · Real Estate, Banking · Capital Markets, Finance, Lending, Mezzanine Finance, Real Estate, Restructuring · Posted Mar 17, 2026

Finance & Restructuring Underwriting and Structured Finance # of positions: 1 | Years of Experience: 4-6 — 4–6 PQE

New York City, New York · Corporate, Banking · Capital Markets, Compliance/Regulatory, Leveraged Finance, Securities, Structured Finance · Posted Mar 25, 2026

• Mid-level Associate position in King & Spalding's New York office.
• Role is within the Underwriting and Structured Finance and Capital Markets team.
• Primary experience required involves advising financial institutions on securities offerings under the Securities Act of 1933.
• This includes representing both issuers and underwriters in registered and exempt transactions.
• Essential to have familiarity with 1933 Act disclosure requirements, offering documentation, and compliance matters.
• Candidates with a general capital markets or leveraged finance background and a strong interest in securities law are also encouraged.
• The practice involves a mix of deals including asset-backed securities offerings, registered equity underwriting, public-company M&A, at-the-market offerings, and SPACs.
• Requires superior academic credentials and prior experience at a large law firm.
• Anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $310,000 to $390,000.

New York - Lateral Associate — 2+ PQE

New York City, New York · Banking · Debt Finance, Lending, Structured Finance · Posted Mar 24, 2026

• Associate position with Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York, NY.
• Work within the Debt Finance practice group.
• Advise clients on a broad range of corporate debt finance transactions, including complex securitization and structured private credit.
• Represent purchasers, issuers, and structuring agents in whole-business and digital asset securitizations, and structured private credit deals.
• Draft, review, and revise ancillary documents for securitization, project finance, and leveraged finance transactions.
• Conduct due diligence, manage deal closing checklists, and oversee document execution.
• Prepare Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and intellectual property (IP) filings, CUSIP/PPN applications, and manage Depository Trust Company (DTC) processes for structured finance transactions.
• Requires a Juris Doctor or LL.M. degree, or foreign equivalent.
• Active admission to the New York state bar is required.
• Minimum of two years of experience as an Associate, Law Clerk, or similar role.
• Experience must be with the Corporate, Debt Finance, or Structured Finance practice group of an international law firm.
• The hiring salary for this position is $390,000.

Capital Markets Associate New York — 2–5 PQE, $235,000 - $365,000

New York City, New York · Corporate, Banking · Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets, Structured Finance · Posted Mar 24, 2026

• Join the Capital Markets practice as a mid-level associate.
• This position is based in the New York office of Dentons US LLP.
• Requires 2-5 years of law firm experience in structured finance.
• Candidates must have specific experience with purchase and sale transactions, servicing agreements, and financings.
• Responsibilities include representing purchasers, sellers, servicers, creditors, and borrowers in structured finance transactions.
• Client base includes banks, finance companies, private equity funds, hedge funds, and public/private companies.
• Core duties involve drafting and negotiating primary transaction documents and agreements.
• The Capital Markets practice is Chambers-rated, focusing on securitization and structured finance for major banking and financial institutions.
• The salary range for this role is $235,000 - $365,000, based on experience.
• Potential titles include Associate, Managing Associate, or Senior Managing Associate, determined by years of experience.
• Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays, and discretionary bonuses.

Derivatives Associate — 3–5 PQE, $260,000 - $365,000

New York City, New York · Banking · Compliance/Regulatory, Derivatives, Structured Finance · Posted Mar 24, 2026

• Associate position based in the New York office.
• Requires 3-5 years of post-qualification legal experience.
• Practice focus is on derivatives and structured products.
• Mandatory experience includes derivatives and structured products trading documentation.
• Mandatory experience includes complex OTC derivatives.
• Mandatory experience includes structured financing and leverage arrangements.
• Mandatory experience includes related derivatives regulations.
• Must be admitted to the New York Bar.
• The salary range is $260,000 - $365,000.

Regulatory, Licensing and Enforcement Associate — 2–4 PQE

District of Columbia, District of Columbia | West Virginia, West Virginia | Seattle, Washington | Boston, Massachusetts | New York City, New York | Houston, Texas | Austin, Texas | Miami, Florida | Los Angeles, California | Orange County, California | Sacramento, California | San Francisco, California | Silicon Valley, California | Chicago, Illinois | Portland, Oregon | Charlotte, North Carolina · Banking · Compliance/Regulatory, Consumer Finance · Posted Mar 20, 2026

• This role is for a junior to mid-level associate (2-4 years of experience) within a market-leading Fintech and Financial Advisory practice.
• Advise financial services clients on a variety of payments, regulatory, licensing, and government enforcement matters.
• Conduct legal research on payments and consumer financial services regulatory issues; analyze and communicate regulatory risk and business operations.
• Manage all aspects of licensing, including multi-state reviews, applications, and ongoing maintenance.
• Support clients through government supervisory examinations and enforcement investigations, including information collection/production and developing responsive strategies.
• Draft and review legal memoranda, client correspondence, reports, settlement agreements, presentations, and other communications.
• Required: Juris Doctorate degree and active State Bar membership in the desired office.
• Essential experience includes prior work in regulatory, licensing, and/or enforcement matters.
• Preferred experience includes a background in payments and/or general consumer financial services.
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal and writing skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple assignments, and demonstrate thoroughness and attention to detail.
• The expected salary range for this position is $235,000 - $310,000, with an additional discretionary merit bonus opportunity.
• A comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, mental well-being programs, family care benefits, disability, parental leave, 401K, and flexible time off.

Finance Associate Attorney (Mid-Level) — 3–5 PQE

New York City, New York · Banking · Acquisition Finance, Lending, Mezzanine Finance, Restructuring, Secured Finance · Posted Mar 11, 2026

• Represent institutional lenders (banks, private credit) in secured loan transactions, focusing on sponsored and non-sponsored deals.
• Work includes domestic and cross-border transactions such as senior secured, mezzanine, subordinated debt, structured finance, acquisition finance, loan workouts, and restructurings.
• Manage transaction components from structuring and documentation through closing.
• Collaborate with tax, regulatory, intellectual property, and M&A teams on financing transactions.
• Preferred experience includes leveraged lending, commercial lending, and/or private credit finance; asset-backed, warehouse, or royalties financing experience is a bonus.
• Requires 3-5 years of law firm experience in finance.
• Admission to the New York State bar or eligibility to waive in is required.
• Strong academic credentials from a top-tier law school.
• Key skills include problem-solving, effective oral and written communication of complex matters, a proactive work ethic, and demonstrated client relationship abilities.
• Annual salary range for New York, NY is $260,000 to $365,000, plus a discretionary bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits include parental leave, adoption/fertility support, backup child/elder care, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) plans, and wellness programs.
• Offers flexible time off, reduced schedule arrangements, and covers annual fees for primary state bar registration and up to two professional associations.
• The firm is committed to attorney growth, offering transparent career frameworks, mentoring, and sponsorship.

Corporate Associate - Corporate Trusts — 3–5 PQE

District of Columbia, District of Columbia | Indianapolis, Indiana | Iowa, Iowa | New York City, New York | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Dallas, Texas | Denver, Colorado | Los Angeles, California | San Francisco, California | Chicago, Illinois | Minneapolis, Minnesota | South, New Jersey | Wilmington, Delaware | North, New Jersey · Banking · Structured Finance · Posted Mar 9, 2026

• Associate position within the Corporate Trust team, focusing on transactional matters for financial institutions and corporate trust clients.
• Represent clients in corporate trust transactions, including structured finance (RMBS, CMBS, ABS, CFO/CDO), municipal debt, public finance, corporate debt/high yield, finance facilities, loan agent, and document custody.
• Key responsibilities include reviewing, negotiating, and drafting transactional agreements such as trust indentures, loan, account control, agency, custodial, pooling and servicing, servicing, disbursement, and master servicing agreements.
• Familiarity with post-closing matters and default-related issues is preferred.
• Requires 3-5 years of transactional legal experience.
• Strong organizational, writing, analytical, and negotiation skills are essential, with a superior academic background preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and assignments effectively.
• This is a hybrid position, available in Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Des Moines, Florham Park, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York City, Philadelphia, Princeton, San Francisco, Washington DC, and Wilmington offices.
• Anticipated annual salary range is $180,000 – $300,000.
• Total compensation package includes productivity and discretionary bonuses, and comprehensive benefits (health, disability, 401(k) plan).

Mid-level Financial Regulatory Associate — 3–5 PQE

New York City, New York · Banking, Litigation · Banking, Compliance/Regulatory, Consumer Finance, Payment Systems, Unfair Competition · Posted Mar 3, 2026

• Financial Regulatory Associate position based in McGuireWoods' New York office.
• Joins the Financial Services and Securities Enforcement Department.
• Advise clients in the financial services sector on a range of regulatory matters.
• Work includes advising on payments products, state/federal regulatory inquiries, rulemakings, money transmission, licensing, product counseling, intellectual property, and compliance obligations across domestic and international markets.
• Represent clients in consumer protection matters, including FCRA, FDCPA, ECOA, SCRA, MLA, TILA, EFTA, GLBA, and TCPA.
• Required: 3-5 years of relevant experience, including working with fintech clients and payment products.
• New York State Bar admission is required.
• Must possess a strong academic record, excellent writing and oral communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills for client and team interaction.
• Salary range: $260,000 - $365,000.
• Opportunity for hours and merit bonuses, with billable hours credit provided for pro bono work.
• This is a hybrid work role.