Assistant General Counsel & Assistant Secretary - Institutional Investments

Northwestern Mutual•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Northwestern Mutual Law Department is seeking an experienced, agile and solution-oriented 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, which supports the Company’s $300+ billion investment portfolio, as well as the Company’s capital markets initiatives and other transactions.

Requirements

At least five years of legal experience in one or more of the following areas: collateralized loan obligations, corporate finance, commercial lending, structured finance, or bankruptcy or restructurings.
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 is required.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a highly analytical and curious mind, creativity, comfort dealing with ambiguity, integrity, high ethical standards, and a positive demeanor.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and contribute effectively in a team environment.
Ability to work autonomously as well 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.

Nice To Haves

The scope of this role may change over time to respond to business needs.
The successful candidate will be flexible and adaptable in terms of general skills and aspirations.

Responsibilities

Provide legal support for the 720 East CLO platform including reviewing offering memorandums, indentures, engagement letters, warehouse agreements, collateral management agreements, control agreements, and other investment related documents.
Provide legal support for a wide range of asset management activities for the 720 East CLO platform and general account investment portfolio including amendments and waivers, restructurings, bankruptcies, realizations, and regulatory matters, as well as manage the CLO platform’s participation in liability management exercises.