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In-House
Attorney
Finance - General
3-6 yrs required
Legal Counsel, Leveraged and Acquisition Finance The candidate will review and advise on documentation and structuring in connection syndicated finance transactions (term b, pro-rata, 364-day bridge, and leveraged bridge loan facilities) and high-yield bond offerings, both as left lead arranger & bookrunner and lender/co-manager. Respond promptly to deal-related issues, including legal and reputational risk questions. Advise and assist in connection with information walls and commercial conflicts management issues and policies. Identifying and managing relevant banking and securities regulations. Advise and liaise with domestic and international banking teams and other infrastructure personnel (i.e., regulatory compliance, credit, tax, operations, treasury, internal legal) in the context of both cross-border transactions and global workstreams, including teams in Europe, Asia, Australia, Latin America, and Canada. Advise and assist in connection with the recommendation, implementation, and maintenance of policies, procedures, and protocols for supported business groups. Advice on the legal risk of existing and new business activities. Participate in business risk and control committees. Develop and maintain efficient and effective relationships with outside counsel. Manage external legal costs and invoices. Ensure compliance, operational risk controls in accordance with HSBC or regulatory standards and policies. Promote an environment that supports diversity, inclusion and reflects the firm's brand.
Qualification and Experience
The candidate should have B.A. and J.D. degrees from top schools and demonstrated success in relevant work history. Must have 3-6 years of experience at a major law firm and/or as in-house counsel to a financial institution with specific experience in one or more of the products noted above. Knowledge of 144A/Reg S transactions, SEC-registered offerings, and private placements is desired. Must have strong leveraged finance background (experience with both sponsor-led and strategic corporate acquisition finance is a plus). Have demonstrated competence in working with market-standard documentation for related products. Must have a strong understanding of the market practice and current market terms for each product. Be confident and have the expertise to make timely decisions. Time management and deal prioritization skills are required. Good client management skills are essential. The ability to work well with other internal the firm's support groups. Must have flexibility and eagerness to learn about and support other investment banking products. Have a strong interest in cross-border deal work.
Req#: 0000G2JT
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