Junior Finance Associate at K&L Gates LLP (Charleston, SC)

The ideal candidate will have 2 to 3 years of experience. The successful candidate will be able to assist in transactions involving the representation of financial institutions, such as commercial mortgage-backed securitizations, the purchase and sale of servicing rights, large scale finance transactions, loan originations, and matters related to commercial mortgage servicing, including assumptions, consent matters, and defeasances. Prior experience representing financial institutions in their roles as issuer, trustee, master servicer or special servicer is preferred.



The following are required:

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Sharp analytical skills and strong drafting abilities

K&L Gates represents leading global corporations, growth and middle-market companies, capital markets participants and entrepreneurs in every major industry group as well as public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organizations and individuals. Our practice is a robust full market practice — cutting edge, complex and dynamic, at once regional, national and international in scope.


At K&L Gates, we embrace our core values. We believe in hiring collaborative, committed, and diverse teams; using state-of-the-art technology; offering continuous professional development training; and promoting pro bono and diversity initiatives. Most importantly, we strive to cultivate an environment that celebrates talented legal professionals.