Job Description

The Role

The role involves the maximisation of net returns to investors in relation to debt investments (in particular, structuring, analysis of legal, regulatory and other risks related to issues and execution) product development, fund raising, and portfolio management. The role involves integration with the investment (in particular the Debt Investment team), portfolio management, investor relations, regulatory and compliance, and fund raising teams located in North America, Europe and APAC,. This role brings legal and commercial experience to act as a leader on legal issues in relation to Debt transactions, primarily infrastructure debt. This role also involves advising the Infrastructure team in connection with debt incurred in connection with Infrastructure products, transactions or assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial legal work stream on debt transactions, debt IMAs and new debt products including negotiating NDAs, legal and regulatory diligence and review of transaction documents in consultation with advisors and external counsel.
• Work with advisers and investment team to appropriately inform decision makers of relevant legal issues.
• Lead legal workstreams on asset management projects, including waivers, consents and amendments and restructurings
• Effectively and on a timely basis support US and UK (and occasionally APAC) investment teams through diligence to execution of transactions.
• Identify legal and regulatory issues and strategies and structures to mitigate risks associated with debt investments.
• Advise US and UK (and occasionally APAC) infrastructure team and infrastructure commercial legal team members on debt related matters for the infrastructure business.
• Manage legal work streams on corporate projects including corporate contracts.
• Identify areas of improvement related to processes and knowledge management with respect to the NY legal team, investment and asset management teams.
• Use AI in accordance with IFM's policies as well as commercial team and IFM business objectives.

Business Performance

• Assist, as directed by Executive Director, of Commercial (Legal) or Head of Commercial (Americas), in new debt product development and new debt investment management agreements.

Policy and Process Management

• Provides subject matter expertise regarding legal terms and regulations, remaining up to date on new procedures and regulations for legal documents and formats.
• Provides expertise by ensuring compliance with legal procedural requirements, deadlines and administrative priorities; troubleshoots and proposes improvements when deemed necessary.
• Comply with all policies and delegations applicable to the activities and decisions required in this role.

Your Background and Experience

• JD from a top-tier U.S. law school, admission to the New York Bar, and 8+ years of relevant experience in a leading law firm and/or in-house legal environment focused on finance, infrastructure, projects, or project finance.
• Deep expertise in project and acquisition finance, including structuring, negotiating, and documenting complex debt financing transactions across a range of financing products and structures.
• Strong commercial, financial, and legal acumen, with extensive knowledge of debt finance, infrastructure investments, and relevant U.S. regulatory and corporate law frameworks.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical, business-focused advice for senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to influence and partner with stakeholders at all levels, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives while exercising sound judgment and pragmatism.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple high-profile transactions simultaneously, effectively prioritizing risks, meeting deadlines, and delivering results in fast-paced environments.
• Proactive, collaborative, and hands-on professional with strong initiative, a solutions-oriented mindset, and the ability to focus on strategic, high-impact priorities.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Exact compensation amount may vary and will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills and qualifications. Total compensation for this role includes eligibility for a discretionary performance-based bonus.

$350,000 - $390,000

IFM also offers robust benefits offerings which include but is not limited to Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision plans (significant employer subsidy), 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA), Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Commuter Benefits and Headspace subscription.

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