The Residential Asset Backed Credit team within the Securitized Products Group (“SPG”) is responsible for providing asset backed financing solutions to institutional and corporate clients of the firm secured by U.S. residential mortgage assets. The team is responsible for sourcing / structuring / pricing / executing financing transactions, developing asset classes, and managing clients. The team also actively risk manages its portfolio and develops external capital/syndication partnerships. The team covers a wide range of clients in the sector, including asset managers, private equity, hedge fund, mortgage REITs, government agencies, banks, insurance, fintech and traditional corporate clients. The role provides broad exposure to the U.S. residential mortgage sector which is one of the largest asset classes in the world. 

As a Vice President within the Residential Asset Backed Credit team, you will play a crucial role in managing the legal aspects of new and existing financing transactions. We are looking for a transactional structured finance lawyer who can collaborate effectively with our business team, in-house Legal and external law firms in executing structured finance transactions. This role offers you the opportunity to work on complex financing structures and gain extensive knowledge about the mortgage sector.

Job responsibilities:

Work on complex financing structures and become knowledgeable about the mortgage sector Partner with the business team and internal/external Legal to prepare and analyze credit agreements and other relevant deal documents Partner with the business team and internal/external Legal to provide advice / recommend strategy on legal and regulatory matters Coordinate and communicate with different internal/external counterparties Improve transaction processes, mentor juniors on the team and create efficiency

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree and a membership in good standing with a state Bar 5 + years relevant professional experience Outstanding communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills and ability to work with various internal/external stakeholders Ability to multitask/prioritize with a strong attention to details A high level of motivation with strong problem solving skills