TRANSPORTATION & SPACE FINANCE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY / MID-SENIOR LEVEL

Location: New York, NY

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A leading AmLaw 50 firm is seeking a talented mid-senior level Associate Attorney to join its prestigious Transportation & Space Finance practice in New York. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge and high-value transactions involving aircraft, railcars, ships, satellites, and other specialized asset classes within a sophisticated and collaborative environment.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in New York, in good standing.
• 5–8 years of substantive experience in structured finance, securitization, or secured lending.
• Demonstrated experience in complex finance transactions, including acquisition and leveraged financing, securities offerings, and leasing transactions.
• Knowledge of asset-backed securitizations and structured financings related to transportation assets or other esoteric asset classes.
• Proven ability to handle end-to-end deal execution in a fast-paced, transactional practice.
• Strong client service skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to navigate multi-party negotiations.
• Desire to focus on innovative transactions involving high-value transportation and space-related assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate finance agreements, lease documents, offering memoranda, and security documentation.
• Advise on all aspects of structured and secured finance transactions involving aircraft, ships, railcars, and other specialized assets.
• Structure and negotiate complex leasing, lending, and capital markets transactions tailored to the unique characteristics of transportation and space assets.
• Represent financial institutions, investment funds, lessors, lessees, and other industry players on transactional and regulatory aspects of asset finance deals.
• Collaborate with international teams and clients on cross-border and multi-jurisdictional financings.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading team at the forefront of transportation and space finance. Our client’s firm is widely recognized for its innovation, deal sophistication, and depth of industry knowledge in esoteric asset-backed transactions.

Attorneys in this group gain exposure to high-profile deals and industry-first transactions while benefiting from strong mentorship, career development support, and a team-oriented culture. The firm is committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and long-term professional growth.

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly Competitive Salary: $310,000 – $435,000, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) plan; paid maternal and paternal leave; generous vacation and sick time, emergency childcare; commuter benefits; corporate discounts; and multiple employee wellness programs.
• Supportive Culture: Our client fosters a respectful and inclusive workplace that supports excellence, balance, and long-term success.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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