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Marathon Asset Management · 6 hours ago

Transaction Attorney

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$175K/yr - $300K/yr

5+ years exp

Marathon Asset Management is a leading global asset manager specializing in public and private credit. They are seeking an experienced attorney to provide legal support for their asset-based lending and investment platform, with a focus on commercial real estate and transportation assets.

Emerging MarketsFinanceReal Estate

Responsibilities

Primarily responsible to provide legal support for all aspects of Marathon’s asset-based lending and investment platform, with a particular focus on commercial real estate and transportation assets (aircraft, ships, etc.); strong preference will be given to candidates that have the requisite experience to provide additional support for other asset-based strategies

Review, draft and negotiate documentation with respect to, and provide legal and structuring advice concerning, all asset-based investments and loans, including the formation and structuring of investments, and the review and/or preparation of joint venture and partnership agreements, loan documents, term sheets, non-disclosure agreements, engagement letters and other related documentation

Direct involvement in, and primary legal support for, the negotiation and closing of warehouse and other back-leverage financing facilities, as well as the securitization of portfolio loans and assets

Provide meaningful legal support and guidance in connection with all asset management matters, including direct involvement in, and legal support for, all loan workouts, restructurings, forbearances, foreclosures and portfolio related litigation matters

Coordinate and manage outside counsel, including management of legal costs; maintain relationships with outside counsel and oversee the internal approval of all legal counsel

Qualification

Commercial real estate financingTransportation financingAsset-based investmentJuris Doctor degreeNew York State bar membershipCross-border transactionsLegal risk managementAttention to detail

Required

Mid-Senior level attorney with 5-15 years' experience in at least one of the following two areas: commercial real estate (financing) or transportation (financing and/or investing in aircraft, ships or other assets); experience with other secured asset-based finance areas is preferred, but not required

Strong desire to have direct involvement in other asset-based investment and financing strategies

Progressive experience in commercial real estate and/or transportation (primarily aviation and shipping) investment and finance, ideally with in-house legal experience at a multi-strategy investment manager

Juris Doctor degree (or equivalent), and membership in good standing with the New York State bar (or ability to waive into the New York State bar

Familiar with all aspects of cross-border and international asset-based investment and finance transactions, including a familiarity with issues related to taxation

Demonstrated ability to appropriately assess and manage legal and reputational risk, and demonstrate sound judgment in resolving such matters

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and demanding open-office environment

Ability to prioritize efficiently and manage a complex, time sensitive workload

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy