OakNorth

OakNorth

Associate Director, Legal and Transaction Management - C&I Leveraged Finance

New York · Director

Sponsorship not specified$200k-$250kDetected 44 days ago
Project ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCommunication

About the role

  • OakNorth is looking for a driven and ambitious In-House Legal Transaction Execution Associate Director to join our US Team as we take our lending business across the Atlantic.
  • This is an amazing opportunity to be at the forefront of our US expansion and directly contribute to our growth and success.
  • We're dedicated to helping trailblazing businesses thrive and our Legal and Transaction Management team are integral to our growth.

Responsibilities

  • Instruct and manage external counsel on the drafting of finance documents to accurately reflect Credit approvals on all US transactions.
  • Manage a number of transactions simultaneously and facilitate all conditions precedent to be satisfied taking a risk-based approach.
  • Manage paralegals and juniors to facilitate the execution of transactions simultaneously.
  • Manage internal stakeholders to align with business targets.

Requirements

  • Attorney or loan closing experience with 5+ years of experience closing C&I transactions, with a strong focus on sponsor finance and cash flow lending in the lower middle to true middle market.
  • Ability to work outside of comfort zone and develop new areas of proficiency.

Compensation

  • Salary - $200k - $250k based on experience

Benefits

  • Medical Care (managed through Insperity) - employees can add their family to their plan if needed
  • Dental & Vision bundle
  • 20 days Holiday

Company info

  • At OakNorth, we're on a mission to empower ambitious businesses and the communities they serve.
  • Since 2015, we've lent over $21 billion across the UK and US, helped create more than 58,000 new homes and 36,000 new jobs, and supported hundreds of thousands of personal savers - all while driving economic growth in the markets we serve.
  • Coordinate with borrowers, sponsors, co-lenders and external third parties to deliver an execution product that delights customers.
  • Build strong connections with customers and potential customers to develop lasting personal relationships.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • The successful candidate will have significant experience working on sponsor finance and cash flow lending transactions in the lower middle and middle markets while also having broader C&I lending experience.

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