Litigation Counsel

Our client is an established top-tier alternative asset management fund in NYC. The firm is well-known and invest in assets across multiple strategies. Working directly under the Deputy General Counsel, the Litigation Counsel - attorney would contribute to and/or be responsible for the following areas:

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive due diligence on potential legal finance investments (ranging from credit-like/diversified loans to single-case binary risk), including analysis of legal merits and damages potential, financial viability, and risk assessment
• Examine and evaluate law firm dockets as well as individual case strengths and weaknesses in discussions with attorneys and claimants.
• Assist in negotiation and documentation of transactions.
• Help prepare detailed underwriting memoranda and make recommendations
• Collaborate with other team members to shepherd opportunities through the deal life cycle
• As part of the underwriting, work with the investment team to structure funding transactions and create financial return models
• Help monitor loans and funded cases and maintain ongoing communication with key stakeholders to ensure compliance with loan documents and funding agreements (i.e., asset management post-investment)
• Stay abreast of industry trends, legal developments, and regulatory changes impacting litigation finance (including attending conferences, following key publications, etc.)
• Assist the team with valuation processes related to individual deals post-investment
• Expand network (at law firms, etc.) to assist with deal sourcing/origination
• Assist with fundraising efforts from time to time

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience (JD 2022-2021) in the Complex Commercial Litigation group of a top Law firm is needed.
• Excellent Law School credentials.
• Strong problem solving, written communication & interpersonal skills needed.

If this sounds like you, please apply. This role will be quick to be filled!