Lawyer, Structured Products

THE OPPORTUNITYNearwater is adding an experienced finance lawyer to its Legal team to work directly with the business on live deals. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, you will be the front-line desk lawyer for the Investment and Origination teams, negotiating and closing new originations from term sheet through funding. You will work on financings for some of the largest financial institutions and financial services firms in the world.

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WHAT YOU'LL DONegotiate financings with business groups and clients, working from the firm’s form documentationDraft and negotiate transaction documents at every stage, from term sheet through funding, including ISDAs and related documentationServe as the front-line desk lawyer for the Investment and Origination teams on new originationsPartner with Compliance, Credit, and Risk on deal terms and approvalsManage outside counsel on transactionsMaintain the firm’s documentation standards and transaction compliance across dealsGive commercial, solutions-oriented advice that balances legal risk with business objectives
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FORRequired:At least 5 years of hands-on drafting and negotiating experience in financing transactions, structured finance, securitization, or loan/receivables finance at a top-rated law firm or in-house, plus strong capital markets/securities laws experienceExperience negotiating a variety of financing structures, including repo, stock loan, and TRS, and the related ISDA documentationUnderstanding of rating agency structured financing requirements for rated debtClear written and verbal communication with internal teams, clients, and counterpartiesLaw degree and qualification to practice as in-house counsel in the State of New YorkComfort working on-site in the New York officePreferred:Experience in a similar role at a global bank or investment management firmGlobal transactional and/or regulatory experience
HOW YOU WORKYou think commercially and bring solutions to every dealYou use sound judgment and prioritize well when several deals are moving at onceYou stay positive and constructive under pressureYou take ownership of your deals and see them through to closingYou listen well and explain legal points plainly to non-lawyers
WHAT YOU'LL GETExposure to a range of financing structuresA global client base of leading financial institutionsA growing legal team at a fast-growing firm, where your work is visible
Who We AreNearwater Capital is a rapidly growing and innovative specialty finance company headquartered in New York City with a global presence and client base. Established in 2017, Nearwater has distinguished itself as a leader in delivering thoughtful, solutions-based financing to some of the largest financial institutions and financial services firms in the world.Nearwater offers an attractive market compensation and benefits package. As a creative, intellectual capital firm, Nearwater is proud to be 100% work from office.
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