Sixth Street · 1 month ago
Lead Capital Markets Counsel
New York or San Francisco
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$275K/yr - $300K/yr
6+ years expSixth Street is a leading global investment firm dedicated to developing themes and offering solutions to companies across all stages of growth. As Lead Capital Markets Counsel, you will help manage Sixth Street’s global capital markets activities and related regulatory and compliance efforts.
FinanceFinancial ServicesFunding PlatformImpact InvestingVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Structuring, drafting, negotiating and overseeing execution of capital markets transactions (including securities private placements and other debt issuances and financing transactions) across Sixth Street’s portfolio companies and at the firm level
Establishing legal and structural framework for capital markets business inside a registered investment advisor
Provide legal support for ongoing broker-dealer activities, including licensing, supervision, and advertising
Assist with drafting and reviewing agreements and other documents related to broker-dealer activities, including assisting capital markets, compliance and accounting teams with the preparation of internal and third-party communications and materials, financial and other reports and other similar communications
Monitoring outside counsel relationships and working with outside counsel in connection with the foregoing
Working closely with capital markets and deal professionals, and the Core team in connection with the foregoing
Advice on legal and regulatory issues related to capital markets transactions and broker-dealer activities, including compliance with the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, FINRA rules, and related rules and regulations
Develop expertise on key regulatory and strategic matters facing the Sixth Street broker-dealer and the firm’s capital markets activities
Monitor and analyze new and proposed laws and regulations and assess their impact on the Sixth Street broker-dealer and the firm’s capital markets activities
Assist with preparation and implementation of internal policies and procedures with respect to the Sixth Street broker-dealer and interface with SEC, FINRA and other regulators as needed
Support for regulatory filings, inquiries and exams related to the Sixth Street broker-dealer and the firm’s capital markets activities
Qualification
Required
Strong analytical abilities, drafting and verbal communication skills
Organizational and project management acumen
A keen eye for detail
A robust work ethic
Ability to work collaboratively across different teams
Self-starter who requires little supervision
Ability to multi-task and maintain composure in a high-volume environment
Strong sense of urgency; ability to execute quickly and efficiently with strong attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Structured problem solver who is able to synthesize sophisticated information from a variety of sources into implementable recommendations and solutions
Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams
Comfort working in a high growth, iterative environment
Preferred
The candidate should hold a law degree from a highly regarded American law school and will need to be (or become) a member of the New York or California State bar
A minimum of 6 years of alternative asset management legal experience, with the majority of those years focused on capital markets activities and broker-dealers
Significant experience establishing and operating an internal broker-dealer and leading, negotiating, and managing capital markets transactions. Ideal candidate will have significant in house experience at a peer firm
Deep knowledge of securities and other laws, rules and regulations applicable to broker-dealers, including FINRA rules and regulations
Facility with private investment funds and their investors
Significant regulatory and compliance experience
Benefits
Annual discretionary bonus
Competitive benefits package
Health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Short-term disability insurance
401(k) plan
Paid public holidays (NYSE calendar)
Paid sick days pursuant to local laws
Additional reasonable time off subject to manager approval
Company
Sixth Street
Sixth Street Partners is an investment firm that develops themes and offers solutions for businesses.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Dyal Capital Partners
2017-04-11Private Equity
Leadership Team
Alan Waxman
Co-Founder and CEO
Bornah Moghbel
Co-Founder & Partner
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