Assured Guaranty · 5 hours ago
Counsel, Public Finance
New York, NY, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$260K/yr - $290K/yr
6+ years expAssured Guaranty is seeking an experienced attorney to join the Public Finance Legal team, focusing on providing financial guaranty insurance for public finance transactions across the U.S. The attorney will provide transactional legal support and general legal counsel for the Public Finance business.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Analyze relevant laws and regulations affecting public finance transactions
Draft and review a wide variety of documents related to public finance transactions
Negotiate transactions with internal and external clients and other parties
Provide legal counsel and advice to underwriting and credit teams
Manage legal aspects across the entire lifecycle of transactions from development of preliminary bids to closing
Assist with post-closing matters related to the insured portfolio including review, negotiation and documentation of consents and waivers
Qualification
Required
A minimum of six (6) years of relevant major law experience in public finance transactions (or the equivalent experience working at a combination of major law firms and/or law departments in major financial institutions)
J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school
Admitted to and a member in good standing of the New York Bar or a member in good standing in a jurisdiction with reciprocity with New York and able to waive into the New York Bar
Ability to work a hybrid schedule with required in-office days in New York City as required by Assured Guaranty from time to time
Extensive technical legal knowledge in the public finance sector and in-depth industry knowledge, including familiarity with the major players in the industry and an understanding of terminology and resources
Exposure to complex transactions including, without limitation, health care, private higher education, housing and non-profit corporation financings is a plus
Experience with distressed credit and restructuring matters is a plus
Team player who can contribute and develop expertise in multiple areas with limited guidance
Ability to handle multiple and varied transactions simultaneously and efficiently and to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical ability, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent communication and writing skills
Benefits
Applicable employee benefits
Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus
Company
Assured Guaranty
Assured Guaranty is the leading provider of financial guaranty insurance.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$350M2023-08-16Post Ipo Debt· $350M
2004-04-23IPO
Leadership Team
Benjamin G. Rosenblum
Chief Financial Officer
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Abhishek Lodha
Director, Secondary Market Desk
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