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New York Asset Finance Associate Attorney
Clifford Chance US Llp · 🇺🇸 New York, US
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 28 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Clifford Chance US Llp paid sponsored hires in similar roles18 certified filings for “Associate” (Lawyers) in NY: $216k–$280k, median $238k. Most were filed at wage level III (39%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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The US Department of Labor certified 28 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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. Our work covers structuring, security and enforcement, documentation, closings, portfolio acquisitions and disposals, and restructurings. Please note we will not be accepting any recruiter submissions for this position. Your experience The ideal applicant will possess the following qualifications: • 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. • High academic achievement. • Meaningful experience advising lenders, lessors, investors, underwriters, or sponsors on cross-border asset finance transactions. • Substantial experience in aviation and other transportation finance, including aircraft and high‑value equipment financings. • Experience with a broad range of transaction types, including operating and finance leases, secured lending, leveraged leasing, portfolio acquisitions and dispositions, restructurings, and asset-backed or structured finance transactions (including EETCs). • Familiarity with export credit agency (ECA)-supported financings, ABS, and other innovative or complex financing structures. • Strong drafting, negotiation, and project-management skills. • Entrepreneurial mindset, strong client-service orientation, and ability to work effectively in team-based, cross-border matters. • At least 3 years of experience at a peer Am Law or international law firm. Admission to the New York bar is required. Submissions must include a resume and law school transcript(s). Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. Subject to the candidate's experience, the salary range for this role is $260,000-$390,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience. Equal Opportunities At Clifford Chance, we forge an inclusive culture, where all perspectives are recognised and valued. It’s a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunities to thrive and succeed, irrespective of background. We are guided by our values-based Code, which sets high standards of conduct and has a principle focused on being inclusive. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide consideration to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We comply with the law and regulations in every location where we operate and across all aspects of employment, from recruitment and selection to development, progression, and day-to-day working life. Find out more about our inclusive culture here