Director – Transactional

Guggenheim Partners • New York, NY

1d • $275,000 - $300,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Guggenheim Securities is seeking a talented, motivated attorney to join its small, collegial, team-oriented legal department and support the firm’s fast-growing business, with a focus on transaction support. The role requires a credit background, strong negotiating and contract interpretation skills, and experience across transactions including lending, leveraged finance, and liability management. The position offers the opportunity to work on challenging legal matters while contributing to a growing, entrepreneurial business. It is located in the firm’s New York headquarters and is expected to be based in the New York office.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of legal practice.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• At least 6 years of experience at a top-tier law firm.
• Credit background with strong negotiating, contract interpretation, and other core legal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and intellectual curiosity.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, and critically analyze issues associated with sophisticated transactions.
• Practical and sound judgment, with confidence in finding practical solutions to business and legal questions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work closely with investment banking teams and firm committees.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate key documentation associated with investment banking and capital markets transactions, including engagement letters, credit agreements, participation agreements, and commitment papers.
• Identify, analyze, and communicate key risk issues throughout the deal cycle; provide legal advice and counseling; and develop risk mitigation strategies after input from key stakeholders, outside experts, and business leads.
• Work collaboratively with various business groups, providing organization, leadership, motivation, responsiveness, accountability, and unyielding integrity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree