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KBRA · 1 week ago

Ratings Legal Attorney - Private Credit & Funds (NY / Chicago)

York, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$200K/yr - $240K/yr

4+ years exp

Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) is a global credit rating agency focused on setting new standards in credit ratings. They are seeking a Ratings Legal Attorney to play a crucial role in the rating process by working on various fund investment and finance transactions, assessing the legal implications and credit impacts of these deals.

ConsultingCreditFinanceFinancial Services

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Reviewing financing documents and relevant fund-level documents

Identifying the potential credit impact of transaction structures and deal documents

Coordinating with rating analysts on relevant legal issues

Participating in rating committees

Supporting the analytical team with the preparation of KBRA’s market-leading ratings and research reports

Qualification

Structured financeFund financeLegal documentation reviewGenerative AI toolsResearch skillsAnalytical skillsCommunicationOrganizational skillsCollaborationInitiative

Required

Qualified lawyer with 4-6 years post-qualification experience in feeder fund rated notes and CFOs, structured finance, or fund finance

Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as to collaborate effectively with others

Excellent communication skills

Excellent research, analytical and organizational skills

Ability to work on multiple transactions simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining standards

Preferred

Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity

Benefits

A hybrid work schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays in the office)

Competitive benefits and paid time off

Paid family and disability leave

401(k) plan, including employer match (100% vested)

Educational and professional development financial assistance

Employee referral bonus program

Company

KBRA

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Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) was founded in 2010 to restore trust in credit ratings by introducing higher standards of risk assessment and a commitment to transparency.

Founded in 2010

New York, New York, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.kbra.com

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$15M

2021-12-13Acquired

2013-08-05Series C· $15M

2012-01-17Series B

Leadership Team

Jim Nadler

President and CEO

Bill Wright

Chief Technology Officer

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