Counsel - Structured Finance

Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, an international law firm, who are looking to recruit an experienced Counsel to join their Structured Finance team based in New York.
  
JOB DETAILS

PAY RATE: $425,000 Per Annum
WORK TYPE: Permanent 
WORK PATTERN: Full Time
LOCATION: New York City JOB ROLE

I’m working with an international law firm on an excellent opportunity for a Counsel to join their highly regarded structured finance team.

This is a key hire for the practice, suited to a lawyer with strong experience across structured finance and secured lending, who is ready to take ownership of complex, high-value transactions and work closely with sophisticated clients.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The duties and responsibilities of the role will include:

Lead and manage a broad range of structured finance transactions, including:
Repurchase and warehouse facilities
Syndicated lines of credit
Securitizations and other secured finance transactions
Independently oversee deal execution, including:
Structuring transactions to meet client objectives
Coordinating due diligence and managing transaction timelines
Serving as the primary point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide array of complex transaction documents, including:
Repurchase agreements and credit agreements
Pooling and servicing agreements
Private placement memoranda and offering materials
Indentures and intercreditor agreements
Advise clients on legal and regulatory considerations impacting mortgage and asset-backed financing platforms
Analyze and address servicing, collateral, and risk allocation issues across transactions
Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the development of the broader finance team THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies:

Minimum of 8 years of experience in structured finance, securitization, or secured lending
Demonstrated ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions from structuring through closing
Strong familiarity with mortgage-backed and asset-backed financing structures
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
Outstanding academic credentials   
Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.
HOW TO APPLY
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