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Lead Securitizations Counsel

A Global Investment Management firm is currently seeking a Securitizations Counsel to provide legal support Structured Finance transactions and act as a business partner broadly. This position has opened up off the back of a strategic growth initiative, and offers the opportunity to join a collaborative team with a flat structure, reporting directly to the firm’s Chief Legal Officer.

This individual will be responsible for a variety of matters related to Securitization transactions, compliance, asset management, and more. This position sits in the firm’s Newark, NJ office, and the in-office requirement is 3 days a week.

Responsibilities:

• Advise on private securitization transactions, and provide daily legal advice to the firm’s Fixed Income business.
• Draft, negotiate, and review transactional documentation and related agreements
• Support investment management matters; provide legal advise as-needed and work closely with the business regarding the allocation of funds once deals are closed.
• Manage external counsel handling transactions and fund-related matters.
• Support ad-hoc debt finance and lending transaction matters as they arise.
• Regulatory oversight; advise on compliance matters as they relate to transactions and investment management related issues.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor or equivalent; active Bar Membership in any U.S. State Bar
• 4+ years legal experience handling Securitizations/Structured Finance transactions – either in a law firm or an in-house setting.
• Deep experience within Fixed Income space; exposure to CLOs, R/CMBS, or other asset-backed securities/securitized products.
• Familiarity with private credit and other asset-based finance asset classes.
• Working knowledge of the 1940 Acts is considered a significant plus.

If you or anyone in your network is interested in learning more about this position. Please do not hesitate to apply today or reach out directly to owen.flood@larsonmaddox.com .

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