Associate: Capital Markets - Securitization

Firm Summary

White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.

With lawyers operating from more than 47 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.

It’s not just about our global network of offices and shared services centers; it’s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It’s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. 

Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.

Position Summary

We are currently looking for a mid-level Associate with experience in securitization to join our Capital Markets practice group. The securitization team handles complex domestic and cross-border matters related to esoteric financing products, offering the expertise required to bring new and novel asset classes to market. We work with leading global brands and companies on significant transactions, including whole-business securitizations, rental car financings, fleet lease transactions, receivables facilities, and other esoteric asset financings.

We work with and advise industry-leading clients and global brands, consistently delivering exceptional work that leads to ongoing client engagement. We pride ourselves on maintaining a culture of excellence and dedication, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment. Our emphasis on an in-person office culture and a strong learning atmosphere ensures a cohesive and engaged team.

Our team offers immense opportunities for learning and career growth, valuing education and professional development highly. Led by two top attorneys in the structured finance space, with our Whole-Business practice ranked Band 1 by Chambers USA, our team's expertise drives our continued success.

The work you will undertake is meaningful and rewarding, providing substantial independence and responsibility. You will gain hands-on experience and exposure to cutting-edge deals that will elevate your career. 

Our Practice Area

White & Case's award-winning Capital Markets Practice has a market-leading presence in all major financial centers across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. Our heritage, scale, comprehensive offering, deep US/English law bench and fully integrated global network make us a first choice for complex cross-border capital markets matters.

We cover the full spectrum of securities products (debt and equity capital markets, high yield, structured finance and derivatives, securitization and corporate trust). Our client base includes all leading global investment banks, NYSE, NASDAQ and FTSE-listed corporates, sovereigns and funds (both private equity and distressed).

What sets us apart is our history of delivering groundbreaking capital markets advice in mature and growth markets, which translates to fresh thinking and original solutions. Over many years, we have built up considerable institutional knowledge, advising on thousands of securities transactions around the globe.

Duties and Accountabilities1

• Work on sophisticated, high-profile transactions for top-tier clients across industries.
• Take ownership of key deal components, working directly with partners and clients.
• Engage in structuring, drafting and negotiation of complex deal documents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, intellectual property, tax and regulatory specialists, to deliver seamless, business-focused solutions.
• Develop into a trusted advisor, mastering both the legal and commercial aspects of transactions.

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree (LLM or foreign equivalent) from an accredited law school
• Admitted to the New York bar (or the ability to become admitted) and in good standing
• 4+ years of relevant law firm or in-house experience; transactional experience required