Structured Finance Attorney - CLO & Credit Products

About Axiom:

Axiom is transforming the legal services landscape by delivering innovative solutions ranging from individual secondees to fully integrated project teams that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. Join our innovative talent community and help drive impactful legal solutions to complex problems in various industries.

Job Description:

We are seeking Mid-to-Senior Structured Finance Attorneys to join our team, focusing on the design, structuring, and creation of CLOs and other credit products. This role is ideal for legal professionals with substantial experience in direct lending, private credit, credit insurance, and syndicated loans — not just familiarity with the products, but proven expertise in creating and structuring them from inception. NYC-based candidates are preferred, but remote arrangements will be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Structure, draft, and negotiate CLOs, private credit facilities, syndicated loan agreements, and credit insurance arrangements.

• Lead product development for new structured finance offerings, working closely with business and capital markets teams.

• Provide guidance on regulatory considerations affecting structured finance transactions in the U.S. and cross-border contexts.

• Advise on transaction execution, including documentation, negotiation, and closing processes.

• Partner with investment, risk, and compliance teams to ensure products meet commercial and regulatory objectives.

• Monitor market and legal developments impacting credit products and structured finance structures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• JD or equivalent with active bar membership in good standing.

• Significant structured finance experience from a top-tier law firm (longer stints preferred).

• Demonstrated ability to create structured products (CLOs, credit facilities, etc.) — not just advise on existing ones.

• Strong background in direct lending, private credit, credit insurance, and syndicated loan transactions.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional deal teams in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.

Preferred Skills:

• NYC-based (preferred) or able to work effectively on a remote basis.

• Prior in-house experience at a major financial institution or asset manager involved in structured credit.

• Familiarity with both U.S. and cross-border regulatory frameworks relevant to structured finance.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and transaction management skills.

• Strategic, solutions-oriented approach to product development and execution.

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $170,000, and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401k, and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development tools and resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alternative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Learn more about working at Axiom.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.

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Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

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