A rapidly growing Investment Management firm in San Francisco is seeking to add an experienced Legal Counsel to focus on debt-related investment transactions. This individual will not only be responsible for legal work, but will also be working directly with the investments team to assess and structure transactions. This is a great opportunity for someone with a legal background who wants to broaden their finance/business exposure and you will have the ability to build out a team as the firm continue to grow.
Responsibilities:
- Provide transactional legal expertise for debt-related investment transactions (secured/unsecured lending, restructuring, special situations, mezzanine debt, etc.)
- Collaborate with the CIO and the investments team regarding due diligence and structuring of transactions
- Strategize with firm leadership regarding internal matters that arise (leases, employment matters, expansions, etc.)
- Act as an advisor to the business and portfolio companies where needed
Qualifications:
- 2-6 years of legal experience, ideally within debt finance
- Experience at a top law firm, in-house, or combination of both
- Law degree required (a plus if you also have an MBA/business degree)
- Willingness to learn and be part of a collaborative culture