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Guggenheim Securities · 1 day ago

Legal Counsel, Restructuring and Liability Management

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$250K/yr - $275K/yr

4+ years exp

Guggenheim Securities is seeking a talented, motivated individual to join its legal department in support of the firm’s investment banking and capital markets business. The role involves drafting and negotiating key documentation, advising on legal risks, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to provide legal guidance.

Financial Services

Responsibilities

Draft, review, negotiate and maintain key documentation associated with investment banking and capital markets transactions, including engagement letters, non-disclosure agreements, marketing and disclosure documents and disclaimers

Advise on legal, regulatory, and reputational risks, primarily in support of the Firm’s Capital Structure Advisory Group, which may include reviewing, analyzing and negotiating offering and tender documents and other transaction agreements in connection with liability management transactions, as well as providing hands-on legal support in connection with the Firm’s Chapter 11 advisory engagements (e.g., preparing, reviewing and/or analyzing retention applications, connections disclosures, banker declarations, Plan documents, DIP orders and credit agreements, bidding procedures, asset purchase agreements, etc.)

Contribute to the development and maintenance of legal templates, playbooks, and contract management systems

Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the firm to deliver timely, practical legal guidance

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Transactional law experienceBankruptcy law expertiseContract negotiation skillsLegal documentation draftingFinancial services knowledgeAnalytical skillsMulti-tasking abilityProfessional maturityInterpersonal communicationProblem-solving skills

Required

At least four years of work experience with a national law firm in a transactional law practice, with a J.D. from accredited law school, admitted and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Dedicated exposure to complex and cutting-edge bankruptcy and liability management transactions

Excellent verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal communication skills

Intellectual curiosity and comfortable navigating new legal issues

High professional maturity; confident engaging with senior bankers and external counsel

Sound judgment with an ability to identify practical solutions to business questions in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment

Ability to multi-task, meet dynamic deadlines and prioritize among multiple assignments

Preferred

Knowledge of the financial services industry, and awareness of laws, rules, regulatory requirements and risks impacting broker-dealers

Effective process management abilities

Self-starter who enhances technical skills and knowledge through hands-on experience, research and staying current with best practices and relevant developments

Interest in developing the 'trusted advisor' brand and building internal and external contact networks

Highly motivated, critical thinker, who is proactive, innovative and creative