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Hydrogen Group

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  A top-tier Am Law 50 finance practice is hiring associates with 2+ years&rsquo; experience advising sponsors or lenders on leveraged, acquisition, and restructuring financings. The team acts for leading private equity sponsors, funds, and financial institutions on complex domestic and cross-border transactions.
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  Expect lean teams, high-end deal exposure, and direct client contact with major market participants.
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  If you&rsquo;re considering a move to New York and want to explore the best opportunities available, please get in touch for a confidential discussion. Contact Lee Walker at leewalker@hydrogengroup.com or +1 (929) 512 5259.
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  At Hydrogen we pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with the candidates we work with. Even if you&rsquo;re not considering a move right now, feel free to get in touch to discuss your career plans. If you're interested in exploring opportunities internationally, we can assist with that too.
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Finance Attorney

Natixis

<div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Poste et missions</b></h2><div><br>
Natixis is seeking an experienced mid-level attorney to join the US Legal Department and provide legal and regulatory advice to the Securitized Products Group for Natixis CIB Americas. The attorney will support ABS and CLO warehouse lending, ABS and CLO capital markets new issuances, the US ABCP conduit programs, structured credit sales and trading, as well as related regulatory projects and initiatives. The ABS practice primarily focuses on esoteric ABS, while the CLO practice encompasses both middle market/private credit and BSL. Experience in either ABS or CLO is preferred; however, we are willing to train attorneys with prior structured finance experience, whether in structured lending or structured capital markets. The successful candidate will join a 22-member legal department.</div><p><b>
Essential Duties and Responsibilities</b></p><p>
The attorney will provide advice and guidance on a variety of structured finance transactions. Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>
Advising on ABS and CLO warehousing/144A new issues, including drafting engagement letters, term sheets, teasers, and managing legal transactions, as well as addressing ad-hoc regulatory projects and initiatives specific to these products.</li><li>
Collaborating with business teams and support functions on transaction structuring and new product development.</li><li>
Working with legal colleagues in New York, London, Hong Kong, and Paris to assist with or coordinate multi-jurisdictional, cross-border legal documentation and due diligence.</li><li>
Assessing and communicating legal risks associated with relevant business lines, and providing appropriate solutions to control and reduce such risks.</li><li>
Coordinating with the Head Office and other locations to promote transparency and consistency in our approach.</li><li>
Conducting legal analysis on new products and contributing to the New Product Committee as necessary.</li><li>
Instructing and managing external counsel and legal fees.</li></ul><div></div><p><b><br>
Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
JD or LLM degree.</li><li>
At least 3 years of relevant work experience at a law firm or financial institution.</li><li>
Strong verbal and interpersonal skills.</li><li>
Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to convey thoughts clearly and succinctly, and to present complex information in an organized manner.</li><li>
Strong analytical and organizational skills.</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines, while responding creatively and quickly in a fast-paced, changing environment.</li><li>
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with team members when necessary.</li><li>
High degree of integrity and a strong work ethic, with timely follow-through on commitments and a commitment to promoting best practices within the department to enhance procedural controls.</li><li>
Qualified candidates must be admitted to the bar of the State of New York as an active member in good standing, or registered (or qualified to register) as in-house counsel under the Rules of the Court of Appeals of the State of New York. NY bar candidates may also be considered.</li></ul><div></div><p><br>
If you are a motivated attorney with a passion for structured finance and a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team at Natixis.</p><p></p><p><br>
The salary range for this position will be between $215,000 - 240,000. Natixis is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. Actual base salary will vary and will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, skills set, applicable licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Base salary is only one component of our total rewards package. Natixis also offers a generous benefits package, and you may be eligible for a discretionary incentive award depending on company and individual performance.</p><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Profil et comp&eacute;tences requises</b></h2><div><br>
Natixis is seeking an experienced mid-level attorney to join the US Legal Department and provide legal and regulatory advice to the Securitized Products Group for Natixis CIB Americas. The attorney will support ABS and CLO warehouse lending, ABS and CLO capital markets new issuances, the US ABCP conduit programs, structured credit sales and trading, as well as related regulatory projects and initiatives. The ABS practice primarily focuses on esoteric ABS, while the CLO practice encompasses both middle market/private credit and BSL. Experience in either ABS or CLO is preferred; however, we are willing to train attorneys with prior structured finance experience, whether in structured lending or structured capital markets. The successful candidate will join a 22-member legal department.</div></div></div><div></div>

Securitization & Capital Markets Counsel

Michael Lord & Company

<div><p>Posted: November 05, 2025<br>
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Location: NY - New York City<br>
Position: Associate<br>
Type: Law Firm<br>
Experience Level: 6 - 10 Years
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<p>Boutique law firm in New York seeking an attorney with 7-10 or more years of experience in real estate finance/ transactional work. Additional experience with general corporate work would be valuable but is not a requirement. Some portable business preferred but candidates without business who have strong relevant experience will be considered. Title will be counsel or possibly partner depending on experience and the extent of any business brought. Hybrid work arrangement (3 or more days/week in office) available. Compensation will include base salary based on experience (e.g. $260,000 for an attorney with 7 years of experience) plus available billable hours/business originated/discretionary bonuses. Qualified candidates should e-mail resumes to Jon Lewis at jon@mlordco.com</p></div>

Experienced Real Estate Attorney—-NYC Boutique (Hybrid)

Growing 100 year old law firm in Manhattan, NY has a need for a Litigation Attorney. deal candidates will have demonstrated experience with commercial foreclosure matters, hands-on experience in all aspects of complex commercial litigation, complex contractual disputes, and strong familiarity with the state and federal consumer protection laws and courts in New Jersey. Consumer finance and creditors' rights experience is preferred. We are looking for candidates with exceptional writing and drafting skills, a genuine enthusiasm for litigation, and a desire to take on increasing responsibility.
<br>The firm represents creditors, including financial institutions, banks, mortgage companies, automobile lenders and retailers, credit card companies, and collection companies in disputes brought under state and federal consumer protection laws, as well as defending them against common-law claims. The practice includes defense of claims arising under the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), as well as a variety of state and common law claims.
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<b>Requirements:</b><br>
At least 2 years of experience in creditors rights
<br>JD from an accredited university
<br>NY Bar passage in good standing
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<b>Benefits:</b><br>
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<li>Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)</li>
<li>Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)</li>
<li>Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)</li>
<li>Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)</li>
<li>Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)</li>
<li>Short Term & Long Term Disability</li>
<li>Training & Development</li>
<li>Work From Home</li>
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Litigation Attorney

Greenberg Traurig

<div><p>Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Senior Level Associate in the <b>Finance </b>Group in Westchester County. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the <b>Finance </b>Associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from a variety of industries across the country.
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We are looking for an experienced finance associate with exposure to finance with 4 - 5 years of experience. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in representing lenders, with experience drafting and negotiating syndicated and bilateral credit facilities for all asset classes and related documents, including legal opinions.<br>
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Candidates should be diligent, proactive, supportive and team oriented and possess a strong academic background with superior drafting skills and be willing to take on significant responsibility for deal management, client interaction and work product. Must be admitted to the New York Bar.
</p><p></p><p>The expected pay range for this position is:
</p><p>$250,000 - $300,000 per year
</p><p></p><p>Salary will be determined based upon education, experience, job related factors permitted by law, internal equity, and market data, including geographic pay differentials in locations where market pay differs from the national average. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.
</p><p></p><p>GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual&rsquo;s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.</p></div>

Finance Associate (Mid-Level) - WCO

Cefalu Law LLC

<p>A growing boutique Matrimonial and Family law firm with offices in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Hoboken, New Jersey, is seeking an associate attorney with 0-3 years of experience. We are willing to train the right candidate.</p><p><b>Candidate Responsibilities:</b><br/>*Draft motions;</p><p>*E-file documents;</p><p>*Prepare pleadings, briefs, and statements of net worth;</p><p>*Conduct depositions, hearings, and trials as needed;</p><p>*Prepare interrogatories, discovery demands, subpoenas, and respective responses;</p><p>*Appear in various courts throughout the tri-state area;</p><p>*Direct cases through the litigation cycle;</p><p>*Handle several cases simultaneously; and</p><p>*Represent clients zealously in divorce, custody, child support, and other family matters brought in Supreme Court, Family Court, and any concurrent matters.</p><p><b>Qualification</b>s:</p><p>The qualified candidate is a talented, highly motivated attorney with excellent writing and analytical skills and a demonstrated interest in matrimonial and family law. Court experience, civil litigation, and a strong background in finance/taxation are a plus. The successful candidate will be given his or her own caseload and will work directly with clients.</p><p><b>*New York and New Jersey Bar Admission (or Pending) Required </b></p><p><b>Location</b>:</p><p>Hybrid Role. New York and New Jersey.</p><p>Full-time Salary: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year (commensurate with experience) Benefits: Bonus</p><p><b>How to Apply:</b></p><p>Please email a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and at least two references. The subject of your e-mail should be &quot;Family Law Associate Attorney&quot; to Melissa Cefalu at mcefalu@cefalulaw.com.</p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Contract</p><p>Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Flexible schedule</li></ul><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10016</p>

Entry Level Associate Attorney or Law Clerk

NYC Housing Authority

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><ul><li><b>NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY
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<div><b>Law Dept-Contracts</b></div>
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</b><div><b>$84,498.00 &ndash; $99,000.00</b></div><b>
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<div><div><div>The New York City Housing Authority Law Department&rsquo;s Contracts Division seeks to hire an Agency Attorney I. Under the direction and supervision of the Deputy General Counsel of the Contract&rsquo;s Division and/or the Deputy General Counsel&rsquo;s designee, with a degree of latitude for independent judgment, the attorney will perform transactional legal work covering a broad array of subject matters, including, but not limited to, construction, finance and IT related matters.<br>
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The selected candidate will work on difficult and complex transactional work handled by the Division, having significant financial, procedural or policy consequences. The attorney will also assist with corporate governance matters handled by the Division as well as NYCHA resident association matters. The attorney will draft and negotiate contracts for the Authority, review requests for proposals, assist the unit in reviewing prelitigation construction claims, perform legal research on questions related to the Division&rsquo;s work, and complete other work as assigned by the Division&rsquo;s Deputy General Counsel.
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Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:<br>
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<ul><li>Draft, negotiate and/or review contracts, solicitations, requests for proposals, board resolutions and opinions of counsel.</li><li>Perform legal research and advise on questions raised by program based on federal regulations, state law and NYCHA&rsquo;s contract procedure regulation.</li><li>Analyze prelitigation construction claims.</li></ul><br>
Additional Information<br>
1. Resume and cover letter must also include bar admission date(s) (month and year). Candidates must also provide two writing samples representing the candidate&rsquo;s efforts, not those of a reviewer; three references, listing their professional association and the circumstances under which they became familiar with the candidate&rsquo;s professional skills; a copy of law school transcript; current and/or minimum salary requirements.<br>
2. NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).<br>
3. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.<br>
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NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees&rsquo; Retirement System (NYCERS).<br>
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Note: The selected candidate will be required to maintain confidentiality regarding all NYCHA proceedings. Salary will be commensurate with experience.<br>
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Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.<br>
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AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087</div><p><b><br>
Minimum Qualifications</b></p><p><br>
1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either &quot;2&quot; or &quot;3&quot; below.
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2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
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3. Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
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Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
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In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:
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To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.</p><p><b><br>
Preferred Skills</b></p><br>
1. A critical and strategic thinker with excellent drafting skills and the ability to conduct thorough factual investigations, pay attention to detail, spot issues and communicate effectively verbally and in writing. 2. Ability to work independently and as a team player. 3. Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet tight deadlines.<br>
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Residency Requirement</b></p><br>
NYCHA has no residency requirements.<br>
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Additional Information</b></p><div></div><p><br>
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.</p></div>
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<div><b>30087</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Civil service title</b></div>
<div><b>AGENCY ATTORNEY</b></div>
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<div><b>Non-Competitive-5</b></div>
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<div><b>AGENCY ATTORNEY L1</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Posted until</b></div>
<div><b>12/27/2025</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><ul><li><div><b>Experience Level: </b></div><b>Experienced (Non-Manager)
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<div><b>01</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Number of positions</b></div>
<div><b>1</b></div>
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<div><b>Contracts Division</b></div>
</div></div></div><div><div><ul><li><div><b>Category: </b></div><b>Legal Affairs
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