Finance & Restructuring Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Finance & Restructuring Counsel to represent financial institutions and corporate trust clients in a variety of sophisticated financial transactions. This role requires extensive experience in structured finance, municipal debt, and corporate debt transactions. The ideal candidate will possess strong contract negotiation skills, a deep understanding of financial regulatory frameworks, and the ability to manage multiple deals with minimal supervision.

Duties

• Advise financial institutions and corporate trust entities on structured finance, municipal, and corporate debt transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of financial agreements, including trust indentures, loan agreements, custodial agreements, servicing contracts, and SaaS/software license agreements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations across various financial transactions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to structure and close complex transactions efficiently.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior attorneys and legal staff.

Requirements

• A minimum of seven years of experience in finance, restructuring, or transactional law.
• Extensive knowledge of structured finance, corporate trust, and financial services transactions.
• Strong background in drafting and negotiating complex financial agreements.
• Ability to work independently and manage high-stakes transactions with minimal oversight.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership experience with the ability to mentor junior team members.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Expertise in finance and restructuring law.
• Advanced contract negotiation and drafting skills.
• Strong legal research and analytical abilities.
• Exceptional client service and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, life, accident, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Productivity and discretionary bonuses.
• A hybrid work environment with flexible office locations.

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