Finance & Restructuring Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Finance & Restructuring Counsel to provide legal representation for financial institutions and corporate trust clients in a variety of complex transactions. This role involves handling structured finance, municipal debt, and corporate debt transactions, drafting and negotiating key agreements, and managing multiple deals with minimal oversight. The firm offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Duties

• Advise financial institutions and corporate trust clients on structured finance, municipal debt, and corporate debt transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various transactional agreements, including trust indentures, loan agreements, custodial and agency agreements, servicing contracts, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Ensure compliance with financial and regulatory requirements in all transaction-related documentation.
• Provide strategic legal counsel to clients regarding financial transactions and restructuring matters.
• Manage multiple transactions simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and legal professionals.
• Collaborate with colleagues in a team-oriented environment to deliver high-quality legal services.

Requirements

• At least seven years of experience in finance and restructuring transactions.
• Proven ability to handle complex structured finance, corporate trust, or financial services matters.
• Strong background in negotiating and drafting transactional agreements.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and client management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Experience leading and mentoring legal professionals.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active law license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Expertise in finance and restructuring law.
• Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills.
• Effective communication and client relationship management.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, life, accident, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Productivity and discretionary bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement for greater flexibility.

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