Director, Senior Counsel - Infrastructure Finance

Hybrid role in New York, NYHigh performing legal team with growing alternative investment managerAbout Our ClientInvestment manager.Job DescriptionLead legal workstreams for private credit and infrastructure debt transactions from diligence through execution, including review and negotiation of transaction documentation, confidentiality agreements, and related commercial arrangements.Advise investment teams on legal, regulatory, structural, and commercial risks associated with debt investments and financing transactions.Support a broad range of debt strategies, including direct lending, project finance, acquisition finance, private placements, unitranche facilities, syndicated loans, revolving credit facilities, mezzanine financings, and other structured credit transactions.Partner closely with investment and asset management teams on amendments, waivers, consents, restructurings, and ongoing portfolio matters.Provide legal support for product development initiatives, including fund documentation and investment management arrangements.Collaborate with internal stakeholders across investments, investor relations, compliance, operations, and risk management functions.Manage and coordinate external counsel and other advisors to ensure efficient execution of transactions and projects.Contribute to the development of best practices, legal processes, and knowledge management initiatives within the legal functionThe Successful ApplicantThe successful candidate will combine strong technical legal expertise with a commercial mindset and a collaborative approach. They will be comfortable partnering directly with investment professionals, influencing senior stakeholders, and balancing legal risk with business objectives in a dynamic investment platform.JD from top US law school with excellent academic credentials.7-15+ years of in depth project finance/infrastructure finance experience gained at a top law firm or combined experience at a top law firm and in-house at an investment manager, focused on debt investments.Significant experience advising on finance transactions, including project finance, acquisition finance, infrastructure finance, private credit, leveraged finance, or related debt products.Strong understanding of debt financing structures and associated transaction documentation.Demonstrated commercial judgment and ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.Outstanding drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced investment environment.What’s on OfferCompetitive base salaryBonusBenefitsOpportunity for growthContactJennifer PettigrewQuote job refJN-092026-7110685Job summaryFunctionLegalSubsectorLegal SubsectorIndustryFinancial ServicesLocationNew YorkContract typePermanentConsultant nameJennifer PettigrewJob referenceJN-092026-7110685Page ExecutiveJennifer Pettigrew Senior Partner Jennifer is a Senior Partner and Global Practice Leader for Page Executive’s Legal Practice, where she heads the U.S. In-House Attorney Recruitment Division. Based in New York, USA, she specializes in placing top legal talent in key roles such as ...Read more about Jennifer PettigrewAbout Page ExecutivePage Executive are inclusive Recruiters and Hirers, as reflected in our Clear Assured Platinum Standard Accreditation from the Clear Company. We are passionate about attracting diverse talent and are committed to ensuring our processes are inclusive and supportive.