Legal Counsel - Structured Products
Michael Page - New York City, NY
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MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual''s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.SummaryThe Counsel will handle legal matters for the broker-dealer pertaining to structured products, securitizations (CLOs), and mortgage-backed securitizations. RMBS experience a plus.Client DetailsFixed income Broker-Dealer. DescriptionRole will report directly to the General Counsel and will handle the following:Participation on Transaction Review Committee; review and negotiate engagement lettersPrimary support for CLO deal team on approved transactions (manage external counsel, etc) and on RMBS transactions, some review of diligence filesReview term sheets & offering documents, note purchase agreements, placement agreements on transactions (144 A deals)Provide legal support to loan trading business, specifically the negotiation of referral agreements and future development of loan trading capabilitiesProvide oversight when needed to the Associate Counsel''s negotiation of confidentiality agreements relating to loan trading businessTrack regulatory developments/litigation/new legal issues having an effect on mortgage businessProfileJD from top law school with excellent academic credentials and GPAAdmitted to NY State Bar5+ years of experience, gained at a top law firm, handling financial services CLOs, securitizations and RMBS mortgage transactionsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsTeam playerJob OfferCompetitive base salaryBonusAdditional benefitsWork/life balanceHybrid role (3-4 days in-office)
Created: 2021-11-29