A leading global law firm's New York office seeks an asset finance associate to join its Debt Finance Group. The role focuses on advising lessors, financiers, banks, funds, manufacturers, operators and investors on asset finance across aviation, shipping, rail and other movable, high-value assets.

Transactional work spans secured lending, operating and finance leases, sale and leaseback arrangements, export credit and other structured financings, along with structuring, security and enforcement, documentation, closings, portfolio acquisitions and disposals, and restructurings.

The practice is cross-border and collaborative, offering exposure to complex, high-value transportation and equipment financings for a broad international client base.

Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school, or a foreign law degree with a U.S. LL.M. from an accredited law school
Admission to the New York bar
At least 3 years of experience at a peer Am Law or international law firm
High academic achievement; submissions must include a resume and law school transcript(s)
Meaningful experience advising lenders, lessors, investors, underwriters or sponsors on cross-border asset finance transactions
Substantial experience in aviation and other transportation finance, including aircraft and high-value equipment financings
Experience with operating and finance leases, secured lending, leveraged leasing, portfolio acquisitions and dispositions, restructurings, and asset-backed or structured finance transactions (including EETCs)
Familiarity with export credit agency-supported financings, ABS, and other innovative or complex financing structures
Strong drafting, negotiation and project-management skills
Entrepreneurial mindset, strong client-service orientation, and ability to work effectively on team-based, cross-border matters

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