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Macquarie Group · 18 hours ago

LATAM Transactional Lawyer

Greater Houston

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$250K/yr - $375K/yr

4+ years exp

Macquarie Group is a global financial services group operating in 31 markets, and they are seeking an experienced transactional attorney for their Commodities and Global Markets team. The role involves advising on lending deals in the LATAM region, structuring transactions, and managing documentation and negotiations for various financing matters.

BankingFinanceFinancial Services

Responsibilities

Counselling them on strategic initiatives

Providing transaction level support

Structure transactions

Lead and manage the documentation and negotiation of lending transactions

Draft, review, and negotiate loan agreements

Draft, review, and negotiate security documents

Draft, review, and negotiate intercreditor agreements

Advise the business on legal and regulatory issues impacting lending transactions in LATAM jurisdictions

Support capital markets transactions, including debt issuances and structured finance deals

Stay up to date with developments in LATAM banking, finance, and capital markets regulations

Provide training and updates to internal teams and clients

Qualification

Transactional LawCapital Markets TransactionsLATAM Market KnowledgeBankingFinance LawsFluency in SpanishClient-facing SkillsFluency in EnglishPortuguese (plus)CommunicationCollaborative Work

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree

4+ years of experience with capital markets transactions in the LATAM region

Deep understanding of banking and finance laws and regulations in key LATAM markets (e.g., Brazil, Peru, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Argentina)

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, and multicultural environment

Excellent communication and client-facing skills

Fluency in English and Spanish

Preferred

Portuguese is a plus

Benefits

1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave

20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers

2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching

Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing such as medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account and dependent day care savings account; life insurance, disability, and other insurance plans; 401(k) and short/long term disability

Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services

Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription

Recognition and service awards

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role

Reimbursement for work from home equipment