Securities Attorney

Wesray Capital Corporation; Traverse City (MI); Remote; USD 176,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hedge fund as an attorney specializing in structured finance and securities law. You will provide legal counsel on complex transactions, collaborate with global teams, and ensure compliance with regulations. This role offers the flexibility of remote work and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of legal experience in a similar role.
• Experience with registered securities offering filings.

Responsibilities

• Advise on fund and structured finance facilities.
• Support business teams through all transaction stages.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Organization

Education

Licensed Lawyer in New York

Job description

Job Description

Your role

Do you have practical securities law knowledge and experience regarding the issuance and sale of structured products? Or do you have practical fund and structured finance knowledge and experience? Are you well-organized, a critical thinker, excited to learn new things, and a strong communicator? Are you able to maintain an even demeanor while juggling multiple projects under tight timelines? Are you able to counsel the firm's funds on a range of complex issues and timely close transactions? We're looking for an attorney like this to:

1. Give advice regarding bilateral and syndicated fund and structured finance facilities, such as term and revolving credit agreements and variable funding notes secured by interests in private funds, private companies or loans.
2. Support the business teams through all stages of a transaction, from inception to execution.
3. Collaborate with colleagues from Legal and different control functions in the US and globally.

Salary information:

• New York: the salary range for this role is $176,000 to $229,000.

The expected salary range(s) for this role as of the date of this posting is/are based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, education, location, and skill level. This role may also be eligible for discretionary incentive compensation.

Your team

You will advise our business colleagues on legal and regulatory issues related to structured lending transactions secured by interests in hedge or private equity funds, private companies, or loans, as well as loan trading. Our team is based in New York, NY, but we are open to considering deeply experienced and self-motivated candidates from other US locations who seek remote work opportunities.

Your expertise

• At least 5-10 years of prior legal experience in a similar role, either at a law firm or in-house.
• Qualified as a licensed lawyer in New York or eligible for New York In-house Counsel registration.
• Well-versed with registered securities offering filings and materials; experienced in drafting and reviewing prospectuses, pricing supplements, free writing prospectuses, marketing materials, product risk disclosures, etc.
• Experienced with exempt offerings (private placements/144A, Reg S).
• Deep knowledge of transaction-related securities law concepts under the ’33 Act and ’34 Act as well as FINRA regulations.
• Experience with OTC derivatives, funding and financing transactions, and ISDA documentation is a plus.
• Solid understanding of Investment Advisers Act, ERISA, Investment Company Act, Commodity Exchange Act, BHCA, and Dodd-Frank (including Volcker) is a plus.
• Experience with products linked to quantitative investment strategies (QIS) is a plus.
• Well-versed with fund (NAV and hybrid) and structured finance facilities; including experience drafting and reviewing credit agreements, note purchase agreements, loan and servicing agreements, security agreements, control agreements, consent agreements, assignment agreements, participation agreements, etc.
• Deep knowledge of financing transaction-related legal concepts, as well as familiarity with fund and private company organizational documents, including transfer restrictions and change of control provisions.
• Solid understanding of the Uniform Commercial Code, Bankruptcy Code, BHCA, Dodd-Frank (including Volcker), and ERISA is a plus.
• Experience with OTC derivatives and ISDA documentation is a plus.
• Experience with loan trading is a plus.
• A strong written and verbal communicator who excels in collaborating with colleagues across different functions at all levels.
• Able to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously and meet deadlines consistently.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where responsiveness and accountability are essential.
• Able to work independently, make well-reasoned legal decisions, and assess risks.
• Experienced in partnering with business teams to achieve commercial solutions that comply with applicable laws and policies.

About us

Wesray Capital is a New York City-based hedge fund.

Salary information

The expected salary range for this role is $176,000 to $229,000, based on experience, qualifications, education, location, and skill level. Please see the «Your role» section for detailed salary information.

Join us

We embrace flexible working arrangements when the role permits, including part-time, job-sharing, and hybrid (office and home) working. Our culture and global infrastructure support collaboration and agility to meet business needs.

Disclaimer / Policy statements

Wesray Capital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and empower individuals, supporting diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.