Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Legal Counsel, Debt (Infastructure)

JW Michaels & Co.

Job Description

About Our Client

\n

Our client is a global asset manager with significant capabilities across infrastructure equity and debt, private equity, private credit, real estate and listed equities. The firm works with institutional investors globally and has a significant presence across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

\n

\n

The Opportunity

\n

Our client is seeking a Legal Counsel, Debt (Infrastructure) to join its New York legal team.

\n

This attorney will advise on infrastructure debt investments , including transaction structuring, legal and regulatory diligence, execution, portfolio management and new product development. The role works closely with investment, portfolio management, investor relations, compliance and fundraising teams across North America, Europe and APAC.

\n

\n

This is a highly commercial, investment-facing position requiring strong legal judgment and experience with sophisticated debt transactions.

\n

\n

Key Responsibilities

\n
    \n
  • Lead legal workstreams for debt transactions, debt investment management agreements and new debt products.
  • \n
  • Negotiate NDAs and transaction documents and oversee legal and regulatory diligence.
  • \n
  • Partner with investment teams and external advisors from diligence through execution.
  • \n
  • Advise on waivers, consents, amendments, restructurings and other portfolio matters.
  • \n
  • Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks associated with debt investments.
  • \n
  • Advise infrastructure and investment teams on debt-related matters.
  • \n
  • Support new debt product development and investment management agreements.
  • \n
  • Help improve legal processes and knowledge management across the organization.
  • \n
\n

\n

Qualifications

\n
    \n
  • 8+ years of legal experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house, focused on finance, infrastructure/projects or project finance.
  • \n
  • Experience with project finance and/or acquisition finance , including relevant documentation and structures.
  • \n
  • Strong financial and commercial acumen.
  • \n
  • JD from a top-tier U.S. law school.
  • \n
  • New York Bar admission in good standing.
  • \n
  • Strong negotiation, drafting and communication skills.
  • \n
  • Ability to work effectively with investment and business teams and manage multiple complex matters.
  • \n
\n

\n

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Legal Counsel, Debt (Infastructure) in New York, NY vacancy
  • $73.27k - $104.64k

     ...Job Description Position: DC 37 Municipal Employees Legal Services (MELS) Staff Attorney - Consumer/Debt/Bankruptcy Unit (Team C); Salary Range $73,270.00 --$104,637.00 per annum  This title is covered by a collective bargaining contract. \n \n Company Description... 
    Suggested
    Contract work
    Work at office

    District Council 37

    New York, NY
    5 days ago
  • $145k - $255k

     ...TriplePoint Capital LLC is seeking an attorney in New York City to draft, negotiate, and review documentation for secured debt facilities and equity investments. The role includes due diligence, coordinating with investment and finance teams, and supervising paralegals... 
    Suggested

    Jobleads-US

    New York, NY
    4 days ago
  •  ...York City to draft, negotiate and review documentation for secured debt facilities and equity investments, and to advise internally on...  .... The role involves coordinating with customers, external counsel, and TriplePoint teams on domestic and international transactions... 
    Suggested

    Triple Point Capital

    New York, NY
    1 day ago
  • Senior Debt Finance Attorney (Partner / Counsel)New York, NY | HybridAn exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Debt Finance Attorney (Partner or Counsel) to join a growing and entrepreneurial law firm in New York City.This role is ideal for an accomplished... 
    Suggested

    Wicker Hamilton Limited

    New York, NY
    4 days ago
  • $250k - $350k

     ...Job Description Job Description Direct Counsel is seeking a Venture Capital Debt Senior Attorney to join a leading law firm’s Venture Capital Debt...  ...investors on sophisticated financing structures and related legal matters. Draft, review, and negotiate loan... 
    Suggested
    Work at office

    Direct Counsel

    New York, NY
    4 days ago
  •  ...JPMorgan Chase & Co. Global Investment Banking Legal Practice Group seeks a junior/mid-level...  ...transactions, including equity and debt offerings. The role involves drafting,...  ...work with internal clients and external counsel, supervise junior staff, and contribute to... 

    Jobleads-US

    New York, NY
    5 days ago
  • $240k - $280k

     ...Legal Counsel, North America New York, NY | Competitive Annual Salary ($240,000 - $280,000) About the Role The Legal Counsel will...  ...lending, trade finance, and working capital solutions, alongside debt capital and financial markets services through our U.S. broker... 
    Temporary work
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Lloyds Banking Group

    New York, NY
    3 days ago
  •  ...rapid growth expectations to hundreds. About The Role This Legal Counsel role will support Volta's Executive team and Legal /...  ...direction and operations — from capital raises with investors / debt financings, vendor / procurement contracts to customer / partnership... 
    Contract work
    Local area

    Volta

    New York, NY
    3 days ago
  • U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) seeks an Assistant General Counsel (Transactions) to advise on the legal and policy aspects of DFC's debt and equity programs. The role requires experience in private sector debt or equity transactions, and offers... 

    U.S. International Development Finance Corporation

    New York, NY
    3 days ago
  • $260k

     ...Private credit has done more to change the shape of a debt finance associate's docket in three years than syndicated lending did in twenty — the associates who've worked both sides of a direct-lending deal are the ones every group in New York is trying to hire. An elite... 

    Lateral Link

    New York, NY
    3 days ago
  • $235k - $315k

     ...Debt Finance Associate Attorney Locations: New York | Los Angeles | Cincinnati | Columbus Experience: 2–5 Years Compensation...  ...skills ~ For more senior candidates, experience with legal opinions and related opinion diligence is beneficial ~ A JD... 

    The People Of: Professional Services

    New York, NY
    19 hours ago
  • $225k - $365k

     ...Debt Finance Associate Attorney Locations: Boston, Chicago, Denver, Washington, DC, Santa Monica, Downtown Los Angeles, New York...  ...225,000-$365,000+ (location and experience dependent) Direct Counsel is seeking a Debt Finance Associate to join a top-tier,... 
    Temporary work

    Direct Counsel

    New York, NY
    19 hours ago
  •  ...seeking a commercially minded Finance Lawyer to join its expanding legal team. This is a highly transactional, client-facing role...  ...MRAs, GMRAs, prime brokerage agreements, futures agreements and debt/financing agreements. Support the continued development of the... 
    Private practice

    Jobleads-US

    New York, NY
    5 days ago
  • $240k - $285k

     ...Legal Counsel – Finance and Corporate Development Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. As the...  ...consequential work, including major corporate- and project-level debt financings for a well-funded technology infrastructure company... 
    Contract work
    Temporary work
    Work at office

    Crusoe

    New York, NY
    2 days ago
  •  .... This individual will serve as the lead legal specialist for the firm’s asset-backed finance...  ...Support transactions involving debt instruments, loan purchases, and equity/JV...  ...structures Manage and coordinate external counsel on transaction matters Collaborate cross-... 
    Full time

    Fernridge Group

    New York, NY
    3 days ago
  • $260k

     ...the recruiter directly. Job Description The Role In our Debt Finance Global Product Group, we advise on the full range of...  ...to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow.  We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect... 
    Full time
    Local area

    Clifford Chance

    New York, NY
    2 days ago
  • £65k - £95k per year

     ...NMI is looking for a dynamic and motivated Corporate Counsel to join our legal team! This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading Fintech company, advising on a wide range of commercial agreements and corporate issues within a fast-growing and supportive environment... 
    Contract work
    Private practice
    Remote work

    NMI Co.

    New York, NY
    3 days ago
  •  ...faster, delight customers, and run smarter operations. Job Summary: We are seeking a Corporate Counsel to join our growing team. This role will provide broad legal support across commercial transactions, compliance, and corporate matters. The ideal candidate... 
    Contract work
    Work at office
    Remote work

    Logicbroker

    New York, NY
    3 days ago
  •  ...IPOs. \n The Practice \n The firm serves as outside general counsel and capital-markets quarterback to micro-cap, small-cap, and...  ...alternative public offerings \n PIPEs, structured equity & convertible debt financings \n Uplisting from OTC, TSX, AIM, and other markets... 
    Remote work

    Platinum Legal Search Group, LLC

    New York, NY
    3 days ago
  • $200k - $250k

     ...Job Description Vertex Hospitality is seeking a Real Estate Counsel to lead and support all legal aspects of the company’s real estate portfolio. This role will primarily be responsible for structuring, reviewing, and negotiating commercial leases and related agreements... 

    Vertex Hospitality Group

    New York, NY
    4 days ago
  • Job Description Prestigious company in the entertainment industry seeks a front-room attorney with 5-11 years of experience with entertainment-related contracts, including talent agreements. Entertainment-related experience is required. NY Bar admission is required....

    The Artemis Group Ltd.

    New York, NY
    6 days ago
  •  ...Job Description Financial Services firm seeks an in house counsel to support their growing structured finance/CMBS business. \n \n The ideal candidate will be responsible for in-house legal matters including reviewing offering and transaction documents and articulating... 
    Work experience placement

    Stone Management

    New York, NY
    4 days ago
  • $60 - $75 per hour

     ...Associate Corporate Counsel / Corporate Counsel – IT Transactions New York, NY or Edison, NJ (100% Onsite, 5 Days/Week) Temp-to...  ...️ Active Bar License Required (Any U.S. State) Robert Half Legal is partnering with a leading global technology consulting and services... 
    Contract work
    Temporary work
    For subcontractor

    Robert Half

    New York, NY
    1 hour ago
  • $140k - $200k

     ...financial services litigation, contested foreclosure and/or consumer debt litigation would be particularly relevant, although they are...  ...substantive litigation matters \n Producing high-quality legal research and written work \n Working directly with clients and... 
    Remote work

    Distinct | North America

    New York, NY
    5 days ago
  • $90k - $180k

     ...financial services environment. As a member of BMO's Derivatives Legal Group within the Capital Markets Legal Team, you will provide...  ...guidelines & standards.Delivers legal advice, instructs external counsel and ensures compliance with internal policies & procedures for a... 
    Full time
    Contract work
    Part time
    Private practice
    Work at office
    Local area
    3 days per week

    BMO Bank

    New York, NY
    2 days ago
  •  ...-25% of which is driven by its high-performing Financial Lines division.The OpportunityThis is an outstanding opportunity for a Legal Counsel with 2 to 5 years' post-qualified experience to step into a broad, high-impact role within a sophisticated legal function. Reporting... 
    Work at office
    Work from home
    Flexible hours

    IDEX Consulting

    New York, NY
    1 day ago
  • $230k - $285k

     ...Job Description The CIB Americas Legal Department is a strategic partner to the business...  ...effective and efficient legal advice and counsel for the CIB Americas Platform. The CIB...  ...following Natixis CIB Americas business lines: debt capital markets (investment grade debt,... 
    Work at office

    Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking

    New York, NY
    6 days ago
  • $215k - $270k

     ...an active corporate transactional practice, with strong M&A experience as well as experience with credit agreements and equity and debt financings . \n \n Candidates should have experience: \n \n Leading the drafting and negotiation of definitive and ancillary... 

    Career Legal

    New York, NY
    2 days ago
  •  ...Act qualified transactions Rule 144A and Reg S offerings Debt restructurings Corporate and municipal bond financings Asset...  ...Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated... 
    Work at office
    Local area
    Work from home
    Flexible hours

    Jobot

    New York, NY
    4 days ago
  • Senior Legal Counsel Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by 300+ million people in 100+ countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency... 
    Work from home

    binance

    New York, NY
    1 day ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Legal Counsel, Debt (Infastructure). Be the first to apply!