Guggenheim Partners · 3 months ago
Senior Transaction Lawyer – Structured Finance & Funding
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expGuggenheim Partners is a diversified financial services firm that delivers value to its clients through its businesses. They are seeking an experienced Senior Transaction Lawyer to join their Structured Finance legal team, providing legal support for funding, treasury, and capital markets activities, particularly in rated short-term debt issuance programs and structured funding transactions.
FinanceFinancial ServicesVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Advise on establishment, maintenance, and updates of rated short-term debt issuance programs, including commercial paper and medium-term note platforms
Draft and negotiate program documentation, offering materials and dealer agreements
Coordinate with rating agencies, financial counterparties, commercial paper dealers, trustees, issuing/settlement agents, and external counsel
Negotiate and document transactions under Global Master Repurchase Agreements (GMRAs), ISDA Master Agreements, and Global Master Securities Lending Agreements (GMSLAs), including associated credit support annexes, confirmations, and bespoke collateral arrangements
Support structuring of secured funding, total return swaps, repos, securities lending, and derivative transactions across asset classes
Provide legal guidance on collateral eligibility, rehypothecation, margining, close-out netting, and enforceability matters
Advise front-office, treasury, and compliance teams on legal issues related to structured finance and derivatives activity
Interpret regulatory requirements (CFTC, SEC, FCA, EMIR, Basel, etc.) and provide guidance on compliance in transaction structuring
Advise on compliance with SEC rules and regulations for Security Based Swap Dealers
Support the efforts of the Office of the CCO, including drafting of manuals based on SEC SBSD rules
Assess and mitigate legal risks in funding structures, including cross-border considerations
Lead negotiations with counterparties, dealers, and agents on transaction documentation
Review and mark up industry standard templates and adapt them for novel structures
Ensure internal policies and risk limits are reflected in legal terms
Work closely with front-office, credit risk, operations, treasury, and compliance colleagues to support business objectives
Liaise with external counsel, regulators, and industry bodies where necessary
Qualification
Required
Completion of a Juris Doctor degree and licensed in New York or Illinois
Minimum of 10 years of experience in structured finance, capital markets, or derivatives at a top law firm or financial institution
Strong transactional expertise
Ability to manage complex negotiations
Judgment to balance commercial objectives with legal and regulatory risk
Advise on establishment, maintenance, and updates of rated short-term debt issuance programs, including commercial paper and medium-term note platforms
Draft and negotiate program documentation, offering materials and dealer agreements
Coordinate with rating agencies, financial counterparties, commercial paper dealers, trustees, issuing/settlement agents, and external counsel
Negotiate and document transactions under Global Master Repurchase Agreements (GMRAs), ISDA Master Agreements, and Global Master Securities Lending Agreements (GMSLAs), including associated credit support annexes, confirmations, and bespoke collateral arrangements
Support structuring of secured funding, total return swaps, repos, securities lending, and derivative transactions across asset classes
Provide legal guidance on collateral eligibility, rehypothecation, margining, close-out netting, and enforceability matters
Advise front-office, treasury, and compliance teams on legal issues related to structured finance and derivatives activity
Interpret regulatory requirements (CFTC, SEC, FCA, EMIR, Basel, etc.) and provide guidance on compliance in transaction structuring
Advise on compliance with SEC rules and regulations for Security Based Swap Dealers
Support the efforts of the Office of the CCO, including drafting of manuals based on SEC SBSD rules
Assess and mitigate legal risks in funding structures, including cross-border considerations
Lead negotiations with counterparties, dealers, and agents on transaction documentation
Review and mark up industry standard templates and adapt them for novel structures
Ensure internal policies and risk limits are reflected in legal terms
Work closely with front-office, credit risk, operations, treasury, and compliance colleagues to support business objectives
Liaise with external counsel, regulators, and industry bodies where necessary
Preferred
Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
Commercial judgment and ability to balance business goals with risk management
Strong knowledge of financial markets regulation (U.S. and EU/UK), particularly derivatives and securities financing transactions
Deep familiarity with short-term debt issuance programs, including CP and MTN documentation, and with master agreement frameworks (GMRAs, ISDAs, GMSLAs)
Proven ability to lead complex negotiations and manage multiple stakeholders across jurisdictions
Transactional leadership and problem-solving mindset
Ability to operate independently while providing collaborative support
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously
Strong interpersonal skills to build trust with front-office and external counterparties
Company
Guggenheim Partners
Guggenheim Partners is a diversified financial services firm, offers investment management and banking, and insurance services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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