Nearwater Capital · 5 hours ago
Legal Analyst/Paralegal
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelNearwater Capital is a rapidly growing and innovative specialty finance company headquartered in New York City. They are seeking an organized and self-motivated individual to support its Legal functions in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and legal best practices.
FinanceFinancial Services
Hiring Manager
Caroline Spinner
Responsibilities
Provide legal administrative support to the in-house legal department as well as the business units and the operations team
Coordinate completion of documentation (e.g., know-your-customer questionnaires, incumbency certificates, resolutions, etc.) in connection with onboarding new counterparties; review documentation submitted against firm standards
Review and draft confirmations and related transaction documentation
Organize, oversee and coordinate the closing of transactions, and maintain transaction closing sets
Assist on topical research pieces (i.e. risk retention, trends in loan/borrower structural provisions, impact of court rulings, etc.)
Perform other related legal/paralegal functions and ad hoc projects as needed
Qualification
Required
Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with ability to interact confidently with senior level managers and external parties such as regulators, outside counsel or counterparties
Strong project management and organizational skills, and exceptional attention to detail
Professional, efficient, resourceful and able to work independently with minimal guidance
Willingness and ability to roll up sleeves and be a team player to provide assistance where needed and be a utility player
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits
Health, dental & vision benefits
Life insurance
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Company
Nearwater Capital
Nearwater Capital is a specialty finance company that is focused providing financing to Sponsors for Risk Retention interests.
Founded in 2017
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
James Peterson
Managing Partner
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