5+ years of legal experience in CLOs, structured finance, or fund-related securitizations
Expertise in drafting complex structured finance transactions
Deep knowledge of CLO documentation and mechanics
Experience with Rated Feeders and CFOs preferred
Strong legal judgment and risk assessment capabilities
Proven ability to manage processes effectively in a fast-paced setting
Exceptional communication skills for stakeholder engagement
Juris Doctor (JD) and Bachelor's degree required
Responsibilities
Liaise with bank structuring desks, external counsel, and internal teams for CLO execution
Address investor and rating agency inquiries promptly
Collaborate with CLO Portfolio Management Team on ongoing tasks
Develop next-gen fund finance products with partners
Ensure a smooth execution process with external legal and rating agencies
Manage external counsel relationships for Structuring & Advisory projects
Implement best practices in compliance with CLO life cycle requirements
Benefits
Opportunity to grow in a meritocratic and innovative environment
Exposure to various asset classes and rating methodologies
Guidance from a highly accomplished structuring team
Participation in the issuance and rating of significant debt volumes
Engagement in a long-term partnership-oriented approach to business
Full Job Description
Primary Responsibilities
In this role, you will serve as a key member of Redding Ridge's Structuring & Advisory team, working closely with the team's CLOs and Fund Finance businesses.
Oversee drafting and negotiation of core CLO documentation including warehouse agreements, offering memoranda, indentures, bank engagement letters, collateral management agreements, administration agreements, forward purchase agreements and master purchase agreements.
Liaise directly with bank structuring desks, external counsel and internal teams throughout the CLO execution process, with a focus on documentation
Liaise directly with investors and rating agencies to address questions regarding the documentation
Work with CLO Portfolio Management Team on new issuances and resets
Help develop and execute next generation fund finance products through close partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
Communicate with external legal counsel and rating agencies to ensure timely and smooth execution process
Assist in managing external counsel relationships with respect to all Structuring & Advisory team engagements
Work with internal legal counsel and compliance to ensure best practices and policies are implemented throughout the CLO life cycle
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum of 5+ years of relevant legal practice experience, with a focus on CLOs, structured finance, or fund-related securitizations
Extensive structured finance drafting experience, including complex transactions
Strong understanding of CLO documentation and transaction mechanics
Experience with Rated Feeders and CFOs, strongly preferred
Demonstrated sound legal judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risk
Proven ability to establish, manage, and improve processes and procedures, and to prioritize competing requests effectively in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and interact effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Juris Doctor (JD) and Bachelor's degree required
Pay Range
$300,000
The base salary range for this position is listed above and is dependent on individual candidate experience and skills. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on personal, team, and Firm performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed here.
