Asset Based Finance US Deal Counsel

The Role

This is a full-time role based in New York, focused on managing the day-to-day legal aspects of new investments by Sixth Street. This person will be a part of the Legal team, working closely with Investing and Core team members.

Core Responsibilities

• Issue spotting, negotiating and managing legal aspects of new investments by Sixth Street’s Asset Based Finance funds and investment management accounts. This may include complex investments (e.g., convertible preferred equity, redeemable preferred equity, convertible debt), mergers and acquisition transactions, loan originations, joint ventures, structured finance transactions; insurance and reinsurance transactions, acquisitions and dispositions of equity, loans and bonds in the secondary market, and purchases and sales of pools of loans
• Structuring and implementing transaction structures in collaboration with Sixth Street Tax
• Execution of deal term sheets, signings and closings
• Overseeing legal aspects relating to management of existing investments, including working with deal teams and portfolio company management, follow-on investments, restructurings, and exiting investments (including through public markets)
• Issue spotting, negotiating, and overseeing financing agreements, and following execution, maintaining compliance with financing agreements. Financing arrangements may include fund credit facilities, deal-specific leverage arrangements, repurchase arrangements, securitizations and warehousing arrangements
• Development and systematization of legal processes and guidelines (from concept to execution)
• Issue spotting fund-related matters and advising on legal elements of funds, especially as they relate to specific investments
• Preparation and review of third-party communications, including marketing materials, communications with investors, investor conference materials, press releases, and similar communications
• Negotiating and overseeing legal aspects relating to Sixth Street’s contracts with advisors, sourcing, servicing, diligence and other service providers and consultants
• Monitoring outside counsel relationships and working with outside counsel in connection with the foregoing
• Working closely with deal professionals and the Core team, including members of the Legal & Compliance and Tax teams, in connection with the foregoing

What We Value

• Team player
• High Trust and Integrity
• Roll up the sleeves attitude
• Strong analytical abilities, drafting and verbal communication skills

Preferred

• The candidate should hold a law degree from a highly regarded American law school and be a member of the bar, although it is not necessary for the attorney to be a member of any specific state bar
• A minimum of seven years of corporate legal experience (law firm and/or in-house).
• Broad familiarity with complex financial transactions, private and public M&A, capital markets, structured finance, tax, and securities law
• Significant experience leading, negotiating, executing, and managing complex and varied transactions, including private and public M&A, joint ventures and debt transactions
• Significant experience with capital markets transactions and related public filings / disclosures
• Facility with complex tax structures and cross-border transactions.
• Experience with private investment funds
• Experience balancing and mitigating risk in the deal context

Compensation

The base salary for this position is expected to be $250,000. The base salary offered to the selected candidate will be commensurate with a candidate’s relevant experience and other qualifications for the position, as determined by Sixth Street in its sole discretion.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and a competitive benefits package. Benefits offered currently include health, life, long-term and short-term disability insurance and a 401(k) plan. In addition, this role is eligible for paid public holidays (NYSE calendar), paid sick days pursuant to local laws, and additional reasonable time off subject to manager approval.

If a job offer is extended for a location other than New York, the salary range may differ based on the location.

About Sixth Street

Founded in 2009, Sixth Street is a leading global investment firm dedicated to developing themes and offering solutions to companies across all stages of growth.

Our firm is designed for cross-platform collaboration at scale: we build businesses, invest for growth, acquire assets, provide direct financing, identify value in public markets, purchase royalty streams, and regularly develop first-of-their-kind structures to meet the strategic objectives of management teams.

We do all this globally and as one unified team of investment and control-side professionals working on behalf of our institutional investors and their beneficiaries around the world.

We believe adhering to our core values is a competitive advantage. Everyone on our team contributes their perspectives and expertise to help us solve complex challenges and get to the right answer. At Sixth Street, the best idea wins.

For more information, visit the Sixth Street Careers site or follow us on LinkedIn.

Sixth Street is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, genetic history, marital status, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic predisposition, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Sixth Street will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.   

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If you are not eligible for this role, please refer to our Careers Page for other opportunities.