Counsel, Direct Lending - Credit

Position Overview

At Apollo, we’re a global team of alternative investment managers passionate about delivering uncommon value to our investors and shareholders. With over 30 years of proven expertise across Private Equity, Credit and Real Estate, regions, and industries, we’re known for our integrated businesses, our strong investment performance, our value-oriented philosophy – and our people.

Apollo is seeking a debt finance-focused Counsel to join its Legal team. The role will provide dedicated legal support and counsel on large cap corporate credit direct lending transactions, among other transactions of varying size, scope and complexity for Apollo’s Direct Lending business, which is part of Apollo’s broader Global Corporate Credit platform.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and drive execution on large cap corporate credit direct lending transactions in partnership with Apollo’s direct lending investment professionals

• Advise on structuring, negotiation and documentation of complex direct lending transactions, including, but not limited to, commitment papers, note purchase agreements, intercreditor agreements and loan agreements

• Provide legal guidance on portfolio management, including with respect to amendments, waivers, and consents

• Take a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating legal risk in transaction documentation

• Explain and communicate legalese and legal advice in a clear and concise manner to provide Global Corporate Credit teams with the agency and leverage necessary to drive creative solutions for the firm’s clients

• Manage and work alongside outside counsel to facilitate top tier legal advice on transaction documentation

• Serve as a resource for investment professionals key legal issues in the market

• Liaise with teams across Apollo, including Legal, Compliance, Operations, Finance, etc., to manage risk and policy compliance

Qualifications & Experience

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school; member in good standing with the New York State Bar Association

• 6-8 years of relevant legal experience in corporate finance, preferably at a top-tier law firm or financial institution

• Deep understanding of financing documents, including covenant reviews and the dynamics of liability management

• Demonstrated ability to manage legal risks and provide practical, business-focused legal advice

• Superior interpersonal skills; builds and maintains strong relationships/credibility with relevant stakeholders

• Exceptional communication/interpersonal skills, both written and verbal

• Can execute strategy with the appropriate sense of urgency while also maintaining a grasp of the details

• Effectively balances multiple competing/concurrent projects

• Thinks critically and proposes business-oriented solutions that combine excellent judgement, creativity and technical expertise

• Can work independently, as well as in collaborative partnership with a global team

• Thrives in a fast-paced, rigorous work environment; effectively prioritizes and meets deadlines

Pay Range

Apollo Global Management, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries and affiliates) is committed to championing opportunity.

The firm and its affiliates comply with applicable discrimination and equal opportunities legislation in all of its jurisdictions and do not discriminate in employment or recruitment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

The contents of the qualifications and experience section of this job description are a guideline only. If an applicant can otherwise demonstrate their suitability for the role they will be considered.

The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on personal, team, and Firm performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed here.