Cliffordchance

Cliffordchance

New York Asset Finance Associate Attorney

New York, , United States

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About the role

  • The New York office of Clifford Chance has an opening for an Asset Finance associate attorney in the firm's Debt Finance Group.
  • We advise lessors, financiers, banks, funds, manufacturers, operators and investors on asset finance across aviation, shipping, rail and other movable, high-value assets.
  • This includes secured lending, operating and finance leases, sale and leaseback, export credit and other structured financings.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. law school, or a foreign law degree with a U.S. LL.M. from an accredited law school.
  • Substantial experience in aviation and other transportation finance, including aircraft and high‑value equipment financings.
  • Familiarity with export credit agency (ECA)-supported financings, ABS, and other innovative or complex financing structures.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, strong client-service orientation, and ability to work effectively in team-based, cross-border matters.
  • Admission to the New York bar is required.

Nice to have

  • Preferred class years 2017-2021.

Skills

  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and project-management skills.

Company info

  • As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages - and so do our people.
  • Our culture is collaborative and inclusive- where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued.
  • Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow.
  • We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment.
  • We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients.
  • With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets.
  • You'll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team.
  • You'll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines.
  • Join us to work with colleagues as one global team - empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.
  • We are guided by our values-based Code, which sets high standards of conduct and has a principle focused on being inclusive.

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