What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counsel, Structured Finance position at Assured Guaranty?
Position Summary
Leading financial guaranty insurance company is seeking a seasoned transactional lawyer to join a small team of highly-experienced transactional lawyers in New York and be responsible for providing legal advice and assistance on U.S. and international structured finance transactions.
Position Description
Support the deal origination teams responsible for U.S. and international structured finance transactions in the structuring, negotiation and documentation of such transactions
Work closely with the credit teams in New York and London responsible for vetting the transactions in identifying and potentially structuring around credit-related and other issues
Assist the surveillance teams in New York and London with the ongoing monitoring of closed transactions (including assisting with transaction amendments, waivers and consents)
Manage and ensure the effectiveness of external legal support where appropriate
Candidate Background
At least 6 years of experience in a leading financial services law firm
Strong experience with complex transactions, with a focus on asset-backed structured finance
Sensitive to legal and commercial risks, including bankruptcy issues
Excellent academic qualifications
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Organized self-starter who is able to work independently but seeks out views of legal and credit colleagues when required
Ability to prioritize issues and manage outside counsel is critical
Strong presentation and negotiation skills
Willingness to take on varied tasks
Compensation
Annual base salary for the position is expected to be from $260,000 per year to $280,000 per year. The actual salary will depend on various factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience and credentials, salary expectations of applicable candidates, and other applicable market conditions. This position also provides applicable employee benefits, as well as eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and long-term incentive awards.
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