Finance & Restructuring Counsel

Job Overview:

A prestigious law firm is actively seeking a Counsel-level finance attorney to join its Finance & Restructuring practice group. The successful candidate will have at least seven years of transactional experience, representing financial institutions and corporate trust clients across various corporate trust transactions. These transactions include structured finance (RMBS, CMBS, ABS), municipal debt, and corporate debt issuances. The role requires extensive experience in reviewing, negotiating, and drafting various transactional agreements.

Location:

• Indianapolis, IN

Duties:

• Represent financial institutions and corporate trust clients on structured finance (RMBS, CMBS, ABS), municipal debt, and corporate debt issuances.
• Review, negotiate, and draft transactional agreements such as trust indentures, loan agreements, account control agreements, custodial agreements, pooling and servicing agreements, and SaaS and software licenses.
• Provide strategic legal advice regarding a variety of corporate trust transactions and related financial matters.
• Manage multiple transactions and assignments independently, with minimal supervision.
• Supervise, mentor, and collaborate with junior lawyers and paralegals.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure exceptional client focus.

Requirements:

• At least 7 years of transactional experience in finance law, particularly in corporate trust and structured finance matters.
• Experience with reviewing, negotiating, and drafting a wide range of transactional agreements.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
• Experience in managing and mentoring other legal professionals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active membership in the bar of the jurisdiction where the candidate will practice.

Skills:

• Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent business judgment and strategic thinking.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage and mentor junior attorneys and paralegals.
• Client management skills and the ability to build long-term relationships.
• Proficiency in handling complex financial transactions and legal agreements.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including life, health, accident, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Performance-based bonuses, including productivity and discretionary bonuses.

This full service international law firm has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, and China. They have over 750 legal and consulting professionals that solve complex and business challenges.