Job Summary & Objectives
The Fund Finance Staff Attorney is responsible for assisting with new and ongoing credit facility matters.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
Assist with new and ongoing credit facility matters including amendments and modifications, facility increases and maturity extensions, and joinders of new borrowers
Coordinate with clients, lender’s counsel, and local counsel in various offshore jurisdictions
Draft and review closing deliverables including resolutions, UCC filings, legal opinions and other certifications
Assist with coordinating closings of financing transactions
Assist with preparing summaries of loan agreements to assist with knowledge management and market comparisons
Maintain long-standing relationships with clients and opposing counsel
Handle tasks with some degree of independence as training and experience is developed, with the scope of such tasks potentially expanding
Education
J.D. from ABA accredited law school
Admission to bar of local office jurisdiction
Skills and Experience
Detail oriented, efficient, and organized
Enjoys transactional work
Interested in being part of a close-knit team
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong organization and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and demands on time
Strong attention to detail
Preferred
Knowledge of Excel, iManage, Word
Salary Information
NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $130,000 to $160,000 at the time of posting.
The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.
Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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