Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) Structured Finance Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) Structured Finance Associate Attorney role is onsite in San Francisco, CA; the posting also lists New York, NY as a location. The anticipated annual salary range is $235,000–$435,000, with eligibility for a discretionary annual merit bonus. The attorney joins a leading global law firm’s Structured Finance practice. The attorney advises clients through complex structured finance transactions, particularly CLOs and middle-market leveraged loans. The role supports clients from initial structuring through closing by drafting and negotiating documents, addressing regulatory matters, and coordinating with colleagues to deliver practical legal advice.

What you'll do

• Advise on structuring, execution, and closing of CLO transactions
• represent transaction participants
• draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents
• advise on regulatory and compliance matters
• support clients throughout the transaction lifecycle
• manage multiple transactions and deadlines
• collaborate across practices
• maintain client relationships
• monitor market and regulatory developments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

structured finance associate attorney

clo

collateralized loan obligations

leveraged loans

transaction documentation

regulatory compliance

san francisco ca

new york ny

direct counsel

$235k–$435k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• mental well-being programs
• family and pet care benefits
• disability coverage
• parental leave
• health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k)
• flexible time off
• paid holidays.

Why this role

Requires 2–8 years of structured finance experience with significant CLO and/or middle-market leveraged loan exposure, a J.D., and admission to a U.S. state bar.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.