Structured Finance Associate [Mid-level] @ Global Law Firm

OverviewWhistler Partners is working with a leading global law firm that is seeking a mid-level attorney for its dynamic structured finance practice. This role is ideal for a finance lawyer who thrives on solving the challenges associated with bespoke, complex transactions. The team advises top-tier investment banks, asset managers, private credit funds, issuers, sponsors, and institutional investors on the full spectrum of securitization and structured credit transactions. This practice offers the opportunity to work on some of the most sophisticated and innovative deals in the market, including CLOs, ABS, CMBS, RMBS, and rated note feeder structures.Why this role?You’ll be part of a sophisticated, growing platform that will provide meaningful client contact, strong deal ownership, and a chance to deepen (or build) a reputation in one of the most technical and commercially important areas of debt finance.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and quarterback structured finance transactions, with an emphasis on CLOs, collateralized fund obligations, rated note feeders, and asset-backed lending facilities.Advise arrangers, sponsors, and investors on deal structuring, formation mechanics, and documentation strategy.Draft, review, and negotiate principal transaction documents, disclosure, and ancillary agreements.Guide clients through regulatory and compliance considerations impacting structured products and asset-backed lending.Manage multi-party deal processes efficiently, coordinating across internal specialists and external stakeholders.Provide practical, real-time counsel to clients on market developments, execution risks, and evolving industry standards.Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to building internal know-how and client-facing insights.Top RequirementsSignificant structured finance experience, including deep exposure to CLOs and adjacent rated-note / securitization products.Track record advising a range of market participants (e.g., issuers, underwriters, lenders, sponsors, investors) in complex debt or asset-backed transactions.Strong command of deal structuring, formation, and regulatory frameworks governing structured finance and asset-backed lending.Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with comfort running point on sophisticated transactions.Ability to manage multiple fast-moving deals at once while maintaining top-tier precision and judgment.J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and active bar membership (D.C. admission a plus).About Whistler PartnersMatchmakers, Not HeadhuntersWhistler Partners is a boutique matchmaking firm focused on counseling the best and the brightest attorneys over the course of their careers. We believe that the right move comes from working closely with talent to curate their long-term career paths. When it comes to career advice, what matters is not the size of the agency but the strength of your individual recruiter.We readily admit that we are elite and only work with the best – after all, a little elitism is okay when it comes to your career. Employers love us because we are picky about whom we represent, and attorneys love us because we get them their dream jobs.