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Structured Transactions Associate top 20 Am Law 100 firm

Aspen Careers


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 225000 - 435000
Posted: 29 August 2026 (24 days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Advance Your Structured Finance Career Midlevel Associate Opportunity with Morgan Lewis!

Aspen Careers is partnering with a top 20 Am Law 100 firmto identify Midlevel Associates for its growing Structured Transactions practice. Opportunities are available in Chicago New York Philadelphia and Washington DC.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with corporate finance securitization or structured finance experience to join a highly respected global firm. The group is especially interested in associates with experience involving asset-backed securities RMBS CLOs receivables financing warehouse facilities or other structured finance transactions.

Job Title: Structured Transactions Midlevel Associate

Locations: Chicago IL; New York NY; Philadelphia PA; or Washington DC

Work Schedule: Hybrid with attorneys generally expected to work in the office Tuesday through Thursday.

Why You Should Apply:

  • Join a highly regarded global law firm with a sophisticated Structured Transactions practice.
  • Work on complex domestic and cross-border finance transactions.
  • Gain exposure to asset-backed securities receivables financing RMBS CLOs warehouse facilities and other structured products.
  • Represent leading financial institutions issuers sponsors investors lenders and other market participants.
  • Take meaningful responsibility for transactions from the early stages through closing.
  • Receive direct exposure to experienced partners clients and opposing counsel.
  • Expand your experience across traditional and emerging asset classes.
  • Join a practice that is actively growing and investing in additional associate talent.
  • Receive market-based compensation and access to the resources of a major international firm.
  • Maintain a predictable hybrid schedule with three designated in-office days.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Has approximately 35 years of law firm experience handling corporate and/or finance transactions.
  • Has meaningful experience in structured finance securitization or asset-backed finance.
  • Experience with ABS RMBS CLOs receivables financing warehouse facilities forward-flow transactions or similar products is highly preferred.
  • Can manage key parts of a transaction and is prepared to take greater ownership of deals.
  • Has experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents.
  • Is comfortable communicating with clients opposing counsel and other parties involved in a transaction.
  • Has strong analytical writing organizational and project-management skills.
  • Can manage multiple transactions and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrates strong academic credentials and a record of professional achievement.
  • Is an active member of the bar in the state or jurisdiction of the selected office.

About The Firm:

  • Global law firm serving clients across major industries and financial markets.
  • The firms Structured Transactions team advises on a broad range of securitization and asset-backed finance matters.
  • Attorneys work with financial institutions issuers sponsors investors lenders and other market participants.
  • The practice handles both traditional and developing asset classes across public and private transactions.
  • The firm offers the resources of a large international platform while supporting professional development training and collaboration.
  • Multiple openings reflect the firms continued investment in the Structured Transactions practice.

Whats in it for You

  • Base salary range of $225000$435000 for the applicable Chicago New York and Washington DC offices depending on experience class year and other factors.
  • Sophisticated work involving nationally recognized clients and complex financial transactions.
  • Opportunities to assume greater responsibility and help manage transactions from kickoff through closing.
  • Direct partner and client interaction.
  • Exposure to a wide range of structured finance products and asset classes.
  • Strong training mentorship and professional development.
  • A hybrid schedule with Tuesday through Thursday generally designated as in-office days.
  • Long-term career growth within an established global platform.

Ready to take your structured finance career to the next level Lets chat!

Whether you are actively considering a move or simply interested in learning more about the opportunity contact Kelsey for a confidential conversation:

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Join a growing practice where you can work on sophisticated transactions expand your experience and take greater ownership of your career.


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