legalist

Managing Director, Originations

Remote, United States · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 16 days ago

NegotiationUnderwriting

About the role

Intro description: Legalist is a tech-enabled alternative asset manager that uses proprietary data-driven origination to invest in uncorrelated legal and government-payment assets.
The ideal candidate has an established network of referral sources and borrowers and has demonstrated success originating asset-based, cash flow, or specialty finance transactions in the $5 million to $50 million range.

Develop relationships with investment banks, commercial banks, private equity sponsors, consultants, accountants, attorneys, and other intermediaries.
Lead initial borrower discussions and determine strategic fit.
Maintain an active pipeline of qualified lending opportunities and provide accurate forecasting.
Develop long-term relationships that generate repeat business and referrals.

10+ years of experience originating commercial lending or private credit transactions.
Strong understanding of credit structures, collateral, loan documentation, and commercial finance.
Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with underwriting and portfolio management teams.
Experience in one or more of the following:
Demonstrated history of originating loans in the $5 million to $50 million range.
Proven ability to execute a high annual volume of term sheets and maintain a robust pipeline.
Established network of borrower, intermediary, sponsor, and banking relationships.
Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
Direct lending
Private credit
Asset-based lending
Specialty finance
Commercial banking

Proven ability to execute a high annual volume of term sheets and maintain a robust pipeline.

Legalist is a tech-enabled alternative asset manager that uses proprietary data-driven origination to invest in uncorrelated legal and government-payment assets.
Founded out of Y Combinator in 2016, Legalist manages over $1.7 billion for endowments, foundations, and family offices.
We are seeking an experienced private credit originator to source and term sheet lending opportunities for lower middle-market companies.
This individual will be responsible for developing new borrower and intermediary relationships, managing the lending process through executed term sheets, and becoming a trusted financing partner within our target markets.

Established network of borrower, intermediary, sponsor, and banking relationships

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