Capital Markets Lawyer
17 days ago
New York
Nearwater Capital, a rapidly growing and innovative specialty finance company headquartered in New York City with global operations 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 is looking to add to its legal team by hiring an experienced finance lawyer to work directly with business groups on the execution and management of transactions. The ideal candidate will have worked at a major law firm and/or a global bank or investment management firm in a similar role and has strong experience in structured finance/securitization and capital markets/securities laws. Additional recognition will be given to candidates with global transactional and/or regulatory experience. This candidate will report directly to our Deputy General Counsel and work closely with the Investment and Origination teams in negotiating and closing new originations. Responsibilities • Work closely with one or more business groups negotiating financings based upon form documentation., • Be the front line “desk lawyer” charged with maintaining the documentation standards and transaction compliance for the Firm’s deals while negotiating terms with business groups and clients., • Work closely with Compliance, Credit and Risk partners, and outside counsel. Skills / Background The successful candidate will possess the following skills and background: • At least 5 years of transactional experience in financing transactions, structured finance, securitization, or loan/receivables finance with a top-rated law firm., • Experience negotiating a variety of financing structures (repo, stock loan, TRS, etc.)., • Understanding of rating agency structed financing requirements for rated-debt., • Hands on drafting and negotiating experience at all stages of transactions, from term sheet through funding., • Ability to think commercially and strategically in relation to legal and business issues and provide solutions., • Professional, positive attitude, team player, ability to work well under pressure with internal and external clients., • Good organizational skills., • Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and listening)., • First-rate judgment and ability to prioritize., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment., • Law degree and appropriate qualification to practice as an in-house counsel in the State of New York. Benefits Nearwater offers an attractive market compensation and benefits package including, health, dental & vision benefits, life insurance, paid vacation and paid holidays. Our office is in mid-town, close and convenient for commuting. As a creative, intellectual capital firm, Nearwater is proud to be 100% work from office.
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