Counsel, Public Finance

$260,000 - $290,000/Yr

Assured Guaranty - New York, NY

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Senior
New York, NY

About the position

Assured Guaranty is seeking an experienced attorney to join the Public Finance Legal team, focusing on providing financial guaranty insurance for public finance transactions across the U.S. The role involves transactional legal support for the U.S. Public Finance business and general legal support as directed by senior counsel.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze relevant laws and regulations affecting public finance transactions.
  • Draft and review a wide variety of documents related to public finance transactions.
  • Negotiate transactions with internal and external clients and other parties.
  • Provide legal counsel and advice to underwriting and credit teams.
  • Manage legal aspects across the entire lifecycle of transactions from development of preliminary bids to closing.
  • Assist with post-closing matters related to the insured portfolio including review, negotiation and documentation of consents and waivers.

Requirements

  • A minimum of six (6) years of relevant major law experience in public finance transactions or equivalent experience in major law firms or law departments in financial institutions.
  • J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
  • Admitted to and a member in good standing of the New York Bar or a jurisdiction with reciprocity with New York.
  • Extensive technical legal knowledge in the public finance sector and in-depth industry knowledge.
  • Ability to handle multiple and varied transactions simultaneously and efficiently.

Nice-to-haves

  • Exposure to complex transactions including health care, private higher education, housing, and non-profit corporation financings.
  • Experience with distressed credit and restructuring matters.

Benefits

  • Annual discretionary bonus eligibility
  • Employee benefits package
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