What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counsel, Infrastructure Principal Asset Management position at Principal Financial Group?
What You'll Do
Join our Principal Infrastructure team as Counsel to provide expert legal guidance in structuring, financing, regulatory, and transactional matters that support Principal Asset Management's growing infrastructure platform. You’ll play a vital role in driving sophisticated infrastructure projects and fostering client relationships to ensure our continued success.
Principal Asset Management offers global asset management expertise across a diverse set of traditional and alternative asset classes. Check us out at www.principalam.com!
Who You Are
Requires a law degree from an accredited law school, admittance to the bar in at least one state.
Salary Range Information
Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.
Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)
$137000 - $207000 / year
Time Off Program
Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.
Pension Eligible
Yes
Additional Information
Location(s)
This role offers flexible work arrangements, including in-office, hybrid, or fully remote setups. Collaborate with your leader to identify the best arrangement for you. While the infrastructure team is based in New York City, Principal Asset Management home offices are also located in Des Moines, Chicago, Seattle, and Charlotte.
Job Level
We’re open to hiring at the next level for candidates with the right experience and skills. This would include a minimum of eight years of experience as an attorney.
Work Authorization/Sponsorship
At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.
Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants
Investment Code of Ethics
For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.
Experience Principal
At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services - and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.
Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Posting Window
We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.
Original Posting Date
1/21/2025
Most Recently Posted Date
1/21/2025
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Join our Principal Infrastructure team as Counsel to provide expert legal guidance in structuring, financing, regulatory, and transactional matters that support Principal Asset Management's growing infrastructure platform. You’ll play a vital role in driving sophisticated infrastructure projects and fostering client relationships to ensure our continued success.
- Lead and managing documentation and negotiation of financing transactions for infrastructure projects, including structured finance, 144A transactions, and private placements related to construction, acquisition, and development
- Provide strategic legal advice on project financing and regulatory compliance to support innovative infrastructure solutions
- Collaborate with business partners to fuel client-facing growth by negotiating investment management agreements and advising on private fund structures
- Serve as a trusted legal advisor on diverse infrastructure transactions while navigating complex legal and business frameworks
Principal Asset Management offers global asset management expertise across a diverse set of traditional and alternative asset classes. Check us out at www.principalam.com!
Who You Are
- 5 years of legal experience (minimum for this level); 8 years preferred for the next level
- Experience in Private Project Finance and Infrastructure Law, with 10 years of related experience as a bonus
- Expertise with global laws and regulations impacting infrastructure financing and development
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting while excelling independently
- Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal matters into actionable insights
- Strong judgment and professionalism in applying legal knowledge to business scenarios
- Informal leadership experience
Requires a law degree from an accredited law school, admittance to the bar in at least one state.
Salary Range Information
Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.
Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)
$137000 - $207000 / year
Time Off Program
Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.
Pension Eligible
Yes
Additional Information
Location(s)
This role offers flexible work arrangements, including in-office, hybrid, or fully remote setups. Collaborate with your leader to identify the best arrangement for you. While the infrastructure team is based in New York City, Principal Asset Management home offices are also located in Des Moines, Chicago, Seattle, and Charlotte.
Job Level
We’re open to hiring at the next level for candidates with the right experience and skills. This would include a minimum of eight years of experience as an attorney.
Work Authorization/Sponsorship
At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.
Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants
Investment Code of Ethics
For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.
Experience Principal
At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services - and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.
Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Posting Window
We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.
Original Posting Date
1/21/2025
Most Recently Posted Date
1/21/2025
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Salary : $137,000 - $207,000
