Senior Counsel - Project Finance (Contract)

Page Executive; New York (NY); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Page Executive in New York City is seeking a senior lawyer to lead legal review and risk assessment of debt investment transactions, with a focus on broadly syndicated loans. You will provide financing support for infrastructure and equity investments and advise stakeholders throughout the investment lifecycle.

The role requires a JD from a top US law school, 7-15+ years of debt finance experience, NY Bar admission, and the ability to work onsite 3+ days per week in NYC.

Qualifications

• JD from a top US law school.
• 7–15+ years of debt finance/infrastructure finance experience at a top law firm or combined law firm and in-house.
• NY State Bar admission.
• Subject matter expertise in debt finance structures for infrastructure assets (direct lending, term loan B/A, private placements, PPPs, revolvers, ABLs, Holdco, mezzanine, club deals, broadly syndicated loans).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Ability to work onsite 3+ days per week in New York City.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal review and risk assessment of debt investment transactions, focusing on broadly syndicated loans.
• Provide debt financing support for infrastructure and equity investments.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal considerations across the investment lifecycle.
• Contribute to strategic legal initiatives and internal committee materials.
• Support the Legal Department's priorities and governance projects.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strong business acumen

Education

JD from top US law school

NY State Bar admission

Job description

About Our Client

Investment manager.

Job Description

• Lead legal review and risk assessment of debt investment transactions, with a primary focus on broadly syndicated loans, including analysis of transaction documentation, identification of legal risks, preparation of investment committee memoranda, and partnership with investment professionals throughout transaction execution.
• Provide legal support for the debt financing components of infrastructure and equity investments, including acquisition financings, refinancing transactions, and related financing matters.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal considerations throughout the investment lifecycle, collaborating closely with investment teams to facilitate efficient execution and informed decision-making.
• Contribute to strategic and corporate legal initiatives, including the development of presentations, memoranda, and materials for internal committees and senior management.
• Support broader Legal Department priorities and special projects as needed, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and governance requirements.

The Successful Applicant

• JD from top US law school with excellent academic credentials.
• 7-15+ years of in depth project finance/infrastructure finance experience gained at a top law firm or combined experience at a top law firm and in-house at an investment manager, focused on debt investments.
• NY State Bar admission.
• Subject matter expertise in debt finance structures relating to infrastructure assets, including direct lending, term loan B's, term loan A's, private placements, PPPs, revolving facilities, ABLs, Holdco and mezzanine facilities, club deals and broadly syndicated loans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skils.
• Strong business acumen.
• Ability to work onsite 3+ days per week in New York City.

What’s on Offer

• 12-14-month contract with ability to convert ot permanent employee
• Competitive hourly rate depending on experience