Securitization Lawyer
mufgBrooklyn (NY)
About the role
Overview:
In this role you will provide legal support for MUFG's Securitized Products ABS business, spanning public and private securitizations, CLOs, and asset-backed financing. You will partner with Compliance, Risk, and business teams to shape structuring and documentation, while monitoring regulatory developments. The work combines transactional depth with proactive risk management in a fast-paced environment. You will influence product development and regulatory alignment across the structured finance space. This opportunity offers meaningful impact within a leading financial group that values talent, innovation, and collaboration. Compensation / Benefits competitive total rewards package comprehensive health and wellness benefits retirement plans educational assistance and training programs paid maternity and parental bonding leave paid vacation, sick days and holidays
Responsibilities:
Serve as internal legal advisor on ABS transactions, including CLOs and related asset-backed financing facilities Review, draft, and negotiate transaction documents, offering materials, and related letters Identify and manage legal and regulatory risks in ABS/CLO structuring, execution, marketing and disclosure Advise on structuring, asset eligibility, risk retention, and regulatory requirements Coordinate with outside counsel and internal stakeholders to ensure timely transaction execution Support development and implementation of new products and platforms in structured finance Monitor developments affecting ABS, CLOs and structured credit markets and advise on implications Assist with due diligence and documentation for warehouse lending and financing facilities Provide thought leadership and training on securitization and structured credit issues Select, retain, and manage external counsel and oversee legal spend
Key requirements:
J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted in New York Minimum six years of post-qualification legal experience, including at least four years at a top law firm or investment bank Experience advising on ABS and CLO transactions, including Rule 144A, Section 4(a)(2) and registered offerings Experience with RMBS/CMBS transactions and related financing Familiarity with asset classes such as consumer, auto, equipment, trade receivables, and esoteric ABS Knowledge of US securities laws and securitization regulations (risk retention, Regulation AB, broker-dealer, Volcker Rule) Experience with warehouse facilities and related credit documentation Strong drafting, negotiation, and transaction-management skills In-house experience at a financial institution preferred commercial mindset excellent judgment strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills ABS and CLO transactions Rule 144A and Section 4(a)(2) offerings Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Investment Company Act of 1940
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