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Counsel – Direct Lending – Credit

Counsel – Direct Lending – Credit

CompanyApollo Global Management
LocationNew York, NY, USA
Salary$250000 – $300000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesJD
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school; member in good standing with the New York State Bar Association
  • 6-8+ years of relevant legal experience in corporate finance, preferably at a top-tier law firm or financial institution
  • Deep understanding of financing documents, including covenant reviews and the dynamics of liability management
  • Demonstrated ability to manage legal risks and provide practical, business-focused legal advice
  • Superior interpersonal skills; builds and maintains strong relationships/credibility with relevant stakeholders
  • Exceptional communication/interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
  • Can execute strategy with the appropriate sense of urgency while also maintaining a grasp of the details
  • Effectively balances multiple competing/concurrent projects
  • Thinks critically and proposes business-oriented solutions that combine excellent judgement, creativity and technical expertise
  • Can work independently, as well as in collaborative partnership with a global team
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, rigorous work environment; effectively prioritizes and meets deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice and drive execution on large cap corporate credit direct lending transactions in partnership with Apollo’s direct lending investment professionals
  • Advise on structuring, negotiation and documentation of complex direct lending transactions, including, but not limited to, commitment papers, note purchase agreements, intercreditor agreements and loan agreements
  • Provide legal guidance on portfolio management, including with respect to amendments, waivers, and consents
  • Take a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating legal risk in transaction documentation
  • Explain and communicate legalese and legal advice in a clear and concise manner to provide Global Corporate Credit teams with the agency and leverage necessary to drive creative solutions for the firm’s clients
  • Manage and work alongside outside counsel to facilitate top tier legal advice on transaction documentation
  • Serve as a resource for investment professionals key legal issues in the market
  • Liaise with teams across Apollo, including Legal, Compliance, Operations, Finance, etc., to manage risk and policy compliance

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.