Senior Counsel, Apollo Capital Solutions (ACS)

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. 

We are seeking a capital markets and broker-dealer regulatory attorney to support Apollo’s Capital Solutions (“ACS”) business.  ACS provides companies with efficient and centralized access to capital by supporting cross-platform origination, capital markets, syndication and secondary trading. Senior Counsel will provide support to the various business lines and trading desks within the broker-dealer, supporting primary and secondary issuances, securities lending, market making, and secondary trading activities, and guidance on related regulatory and strategic matters. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with ACS teams to build and execute on capital markets activity, advise on strategic projects with nexus to broker-dealer matters, and design and enhance policies and procedures

• Prepare and manage negotiation of the legal documentation related to transactions, including but not limited to, NDAs, engagement letters, commitment papers, OMs, note purchase agreements, trade documentation, etc.

• Identify legal issues, propose solutions, and liaise with teams across Apollo including Legal, Compliance, Operations, Finance, etc. to manage risk and policy compliance

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

• Work with external counsel to provide comments and weigh in on appropriate terms / protections for the financing situations and overall negotiations

• Maintain relationships with external counsels and understand key issues in the market

Qualifications & Experience

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

• 8-10 years of experience, with 3-5 years of in-house experience at a broker-dealer or investment bank supporting capital markets and secondary trading functions

• Extensive experience managing the legal aspects of broker-dealer regulation and capital markets transactions

• Deep understanding of securities law and related transactional legal concepts including offering, sales and trading documentation

• Strong experience in the capital markets, high yield bonds, and leveraged loans

• Strong understanding of current market trends

• Superior interpersonal skills; builds and maintains strong relationships/credibility with relevant internal stakeholders, regulatory representatives, and outside vendors, including attorneys and consultants

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

Pay Range

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.