Transportation & Space (Mid-Senior Level Associate Attorney)

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 (link removed) 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 (link removed)>

•   Active Bar Admission in New York , in good standing.

•   58 years of substantive experience in structured finance , securitization , or secured lending (link removed)>

•  Demonstrated experience in complex finance transactions, including acquisition and leveraged financing , securities offerings , and leasing transactions (link removed)>

•  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 (link removed)>

•  Desire to focus on innovative transactions involving high-value transportation and space-related assets (link removed)>

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 (link removed)>

•  Represent financial institutions, investment funds, lessors, lessees, and other industry players on transactional and regulatory aspects of asset finance deals (link removed)>

•  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 (link removed) Our clients 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 (link removed)>

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer (link removed)>