Sr. Counsel - Private Equity

Thrivent•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides a range of legal expertise as part of the investments legal team, which works with business groups focusing primarily on Private Equity, Real Estate Equity, Private Debt, Private High Yield Credit, venture capital, acquisitions, securitization, derivatives, and other transactions. The role involves researching, advising on, and preparing documentation related to regulatory and compliance matters, as well as providing legal research and analysis regarding corporate, insurance, tax, securities, broker-dealer, investment company, and investment advisory law. The Sr. Counsel will offer well-reasoned, concise counsel on legal risks, balancing business goals with legal risk, and develop and recommend company policy on various legal and regulatory issues. This role addresses strategic issues in a fast-paced environment and requires regular on-site presence in Minneapolis, MN.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate, member of the bar.
Licensed to practice in any U.S. jurisdiction (however, if hired, required to waive in to or pass the Minnesota Bar).
7+ years of relevant, high-quality legal experience.
Ideal candidate will have worked in a law firm environment and worked on matters related to private investments, particularly representing sponsors in the formation of funds or other clients in private equity-related matters.
Substantive knowledge of and experience working in one or more of the following: private equity, mergers & acquisitions, corporate transactional, capital markets, venture capital, investment funds, derivatives, securities laws related to investments, bankruptcy and restructuring, private placements.
Demonstrated deep subject matter expertise in one or more relevant areas of regulation and law.
Willingness to learn new subject matters and collaborate with legal and business teams in this quick-moving, often-evolving work.
Financial regulatory experience (insurance &/or securities preferred).

Nice To Haves

Experience with equity co-investments and private equity fund investments from an investor’s perspective is a plus.
Ability to analyze complex legal issues.
Ability to develop creative business solutions that enable all parties to achieve their business goals.
Demonstrated ability to work independently but collaboratively with other attorneys and internal business partners across multiple business lines.
Ability to influence and engage others – work effectively with and earn confidence of senior attorneys and senior management.
Ability to learn, master and teach new issues to business leaders and colleagues.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Provide legal support and practical advice related to Thrivent’s General Account investments, primarily private equity investments (equity and mezzanine co-investments and fund investments), but also private debt, private high yield credit, and similar asset classes.
Manage various aspects of transactions, including reviewing and negotiating documentation (such as subscription agreements, side letters, fund agreements, note purchase agreements, etc.), closings, amendments and waivers, restructurings and workouts, corporate actions, and similar.
Engage and oversee outside counsel; serve as liaison between outside counsel and the business teams.
Work independently on significant and time-sensitive matters.
Communicate with and counsel all levels of the company.
Build and maintain collaborative internal and external working relationships with in-house colleagues, outside experts and various teams of investment professionals, including by providing timely, thoughtful recommendations that account for both the legal and the business necessities of a given transaction.
Communicate effectively with company personnel to ensure they are aware of and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Provide education and training as necessary.
Able to articulate complex concepts in an easily understandable manner.
Anticipate and guard against new or developing legal risks facing the company.
Provide proactive advice, guidance and strategy regarding legal matters as assigned.
Maintain external industry relationships and continued development of expertise in this practice area.
Model Thrivent’s leadership competencies – courage, collaboration, and commitment by demonstrating resiliency, working together to make the best decisions, and holding yourself and others accountable.