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VP, Investment Team - Attorney
$200,000 - $225,000
Posted Apr 25 Location: New York City (no remote option)
Compensation: $200k-$225k base + bonus (200k-300k)
Role Overview:
Join a leading private debt investment manager as a VP, Investment. In this role, you will contribute to an emerging platform focused on Special Situations, Sponsored, and Growth direct lending opportunities in the U.S. middle market. You will also work alongside a talented team in our client’s New York office and help drive the firm's strategic growth in this exciting space.
Responsibilities:
- Work on all legal aspects of new deals and existing portfolio companies, including due diligence, documentation, and closing
- Assist deal team with structuring transactions, providing legal insights and recommendations to optimize risk and return
- Work with outside legal counsel to ensure proper legal representation and alignment with the firm's objectives
- Ensuring that any restructuring complies with relevant laws, regulations, and the lender's internal policies and procedures.
- Negotiate and draft credit agreements
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Relevant experience working on direct lending deals, with a solid understanding of the legal aspects of private debt transactions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex legal issues and provide practical solutions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment