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Counsel – Direct Lending – Credit
| Company | Apollo Global Management |
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| Location | New York, NY, USA |
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| Salary | $250000 – $300000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | JD |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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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.
