Job Description
Global Transportation Finance Associate Attorney (2–7 Years) – Miami
Direct Counsel is partnering with a leading international law firm to recruit a Finance Associate for its Global Transportation Finance practice in Miami. This team is nationally recognized as a top-tier group handling some of the most sophisticated transactions in the aviation, rail, and maritime finance space. If you're a transactional attorney looking to work with high-caliber clients on cross-border matters involving complex assets, this could be a career-defining move.
About the Role
The group represents major banks, leasing companies, airlines, private equity firms, and institutional investors in high-value transactions involving:
Acquisition and leasing of aircraft, railcars, vessels, and other specialty assets
Cross-border and domestic structured finance
Restructurings, workouts, and enforcement matters
You’ll work alongside over 60 attorneys in a collaborative environment that provides early client exposure and encourages business development participation. This team has been ranked Band 1 nationwide by Chambers USA for nearly two decades.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
2–7 years of transactional experience at a law firm.
Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
Background in any of the following areas: aviation finance, structured finance, leveraged finance, maritime, real estate finance, project finance, capital markets, securitization, or private equity.
Experience juggling multiple deals at once and managing timelines independently.
J.D. from a respected institution with strong academic credentials.
Admitted in Florida or actively pursuing Florida Bar admission.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Work on complex, international transactions involving high-value and esoteric assets.
Get hands-on experience and direct access to clients early in your tenure.
Hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote) with flexibility built into a performance-driven culture.
Competitive compensation, development-focused training, and a collegial team environment.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $235,000 – $330,000 depending on class year and experience.
Discretionary annual bonus.
Full benefits suite including health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with both pre-tax and Roth options (administered by Vanguard).
Paid vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick time.
Additional perks like backup child and elder care, wellness programs, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and more.