What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fund Finance Staff Attorney position at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP?
Job Summary & Objectives
The Fund Finance Staff Attorney is responsible for assisting with new and ongoing credit facility matters.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
Required
Skills and Experience
NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $130,000 to $160,000 at the time of posting.
The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.
Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other legally protected status. This Policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the Firm, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.
The Fund Finance Staff Attorney is responsible for assisting with new and ongoing credit facility matters.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist with new and ongoing credit facility matters including amendments and modifications, facility increases and maturity extensions, and joinders of new borrowers
- Coordinate with clients, lender’s counsel, and local counsel in various offshore jurisdictions
- Draft and review closing deliverables including resolutions, UCC filings, legal opinions and other certifications
- Assist with coordinating closings of financing transactions
- Assist with preparing summaries of loan agreements to assist with knowledge management and market comparisons
- Maintain long-standing relationships with clients and opposing counsel
- Handle tasks with some degree of independence as training and experience is developed, with the scope of such tasks potentially expanding
Required
- J.D. from ABA accredited law school
- Admission to bar of local office jurisdiction
Skills and Experience
- Detail oriented, efficient, and organized
- Enjoys transactional work
- Interested in being part of a close-knit team
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and demands on time
- Strong attention to detail
- Knowledge of Excel, iManage, Word
NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $130,000 to $160,000 at the time of posting.
The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.
Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
Privacy Notice
For information about how Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP collects and processes your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Notice available at https://www.stblaw.com/other/privacy-notice.
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other legally protected status. This Policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the Firm, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.
Salary : $130,000 - $160,000