Finance & Restructuring Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced finance attorney to join its finance and restructuring practice as a Counsel. This position is ideal for a candidate with substantial expertise in transactional law, particularly in the areas of structured finance, corporate trust transactions, and corporate debt issuances. The successful individual will work closely with financial institutions and corporate trust clients on a range of complex transactions, providing counsel and legal guidance.

Duties

• Represent financial institutions and corporate trust clients in various financial transactions, including structured finance, municipal debt, and corporate debt issuances.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of complex agreements, such as trust indentures, loan agreements, custodial contracts, SaaS, and software licensing agreements.
• Collaborate with teams to structure, implement, and execute transactions while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and prioritize multiple ongoing transactions independently, ensuring efficiency and precision.
• Mentor junior attorneys and support staff, providing guidance and oversight on matters related to financial transactions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, offering practical and strategic legal solutions to meet their evolving needs.

Requirements

• A minimum of seven years of transactional experience, especially in structured finance, corporate trust, or corporate debt matters.
• Proven experience in drafting and negotiating complex financial agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple transactions with minimal supervision, maintaining high levels of efficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of effectively working in a collaborative team environment.
• Detail-oriented, with a high standard of accuracy in legal and financial documentation.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active membership in the state bar where the candidate intends to practice.

Skills

• Expertise in structured finance and corporate trust transactions.
• High-level proficiency in drafting and negotiating financial contracts.
• Analytical ability to interpret complex legal and financial documents.
• Leadership qualities with experience in mentoring and supervising junior attorneys and paralegals.
• Effective time management and multitasking skills in a fast-paced work environment.
• Proficient with legal research tools and financial software.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, accident, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• A hybrid work environment with the flexibility of multiple office locations.
• Productivity and discretionary bonuses.

Serving Fortune 500 corporations, regional businesses, nonprofit organizations, local governments and individuals, this firm has established a reputation for practical, results-oriented service. It offers an array of integrated services to help achieve their clients' goals.