Assistant General Counsel & Assistant Secretary – Institutional Investments

Northwestern Mutual

100d • $149,380 - $277,420

About The Position

The Northwestern Mutual Law Department is seeking an experienced and agile investment attorney interested in joining a diverse, challenging, and fast-paced practice advising the Company on a wide range of issues as the Company works to transform how clients experience financial security. This attorney will be a member of the Law Department’s Institutional Investments Team and will support the Company’s $350+ billion investment portfolio. Specifically, this attorney will provide legal advice on matters relating to the Company's institutional investment portfolio, which is comprised of a broad spectrum of public and private asset classes.

Requirements

• Five to 15 or more years of legal experience in one or more of the following areas: corporate finance, commercial lending, structured finance, private equity, private credit, securities offerings, fund formation, and private fund investment.
• Bankruptcy and restructuring or M&A experience will be a plus.
• Ability to analyze a variety of legal issues, synthesize complex information, and provide solution-oriented legal advice to business professionals throughout the enterprise.
• An exemplary academic record and a Juris Doctorate degree.
• A license to practice law in the State of Wisconsin or a commitment to become licensed within the first year of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A highly analytical and curious mind.
• Creativity and comfort dealing with ambiguity.
• Integrity and high ethical standards.
• A positive demeanor.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and contribute effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work autonomously and to deal with multiple tasks at the same time.
• A keen problem-solving approach using sound legal reasoning and practical business judgment to identify and address risks and achieve results that balance benefits for all stakeholders of the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Being a trusted advisor helping investment professionals review and negotiate complex, multi-million dollar domestic and foreign investments including First Lien, Second Lien, Senior Unsecured, Unitranche, Mezzanine, HoldCo PIK, Preferred Equity, Common Equity, Structured and Project Finance, Private Credit, Limited Partnerships and/or Syndicated Bank Loans.
• Providing legal support for a wide range of asset management activities for the Company’s investment portfolio including amendments and waivers, restructurings, bankruptcies, realizations, and regulatory matters.
• Advising the Company’s leaders and investment professionals on important Company initiatives including M&A, capital markets transactions, investment fund formations, venture capital investments, joint ventures, management of third-party capital and other transactional matters.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range from $149,380.00 to $277,420.00.
• Geographic specific pay structures applicable in certain locations.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees