Associate General Counsel - CLOsThis job assists in protecting the organization's rights, obligations and privileges and its legal interests by providing legal advice and by ensuring the legal activities meet the current and future needs of the organization. This job provides legal advice/counsel to the Symphony CLO platform, which sits within Nuveen Leveraged Finance, and will be an integral part of the CLO team.Key Responsibilities and Duties
Provides hands-on legal advice, guidance and counsel to management and supports the operations of legal department
Supports the protecting of the organization's rights in contract negotiations, settlements, and litigation.
Identifies, evaluates, and addresses issues of legal risk.
Researches, analyzes, and interprets proposed and existing laws, statutes, and regulations.
Advises management on recent changes in laws and regulations that affect the company.
Liaises with external legal counsel on legal issues related to protecting the company and gaining external advice on matters that may impact the company.
Educational Requirements
Doctoral Degree Law Required
Work Experience
5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work
Career Level8ICRequired Qualifications:
Minimum of 5+ years of experience advising clients on CLOs (including but not limited to warehouses, new issues, refinancings and resets). Prior experience in asset backed securitizations may be considered towards experience.
Doctoral of Law Degree
Preferred Qualifications:Expertise in one or more of the following would be strongly preferred:
Manager-side CLO representation either at a firm or in-house
Third party equity investor representation
Risk retention fund structuring
Stip negotiation process
Warehouse lending (short and long-term)
Working knowledge of adjacent areas of law, including the Investment Advisers Act and tax considerations
Private funds/side letters
Anticipated Posting End Date:2024-10-19Base Pay Range: $175,000/yr. - $280,000/yr.Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).Company OverviewNuveen, the investment manager of TIAA, offers a comprehensive range of outcome-focused investment solutions designed to secure the long-term financial goals of institutional and individual investors. Its affiliates offer deep expertise across a comprehensive range of traditional and alternative investments through a wide array of vehicles and customized strategies. For more information about the firm please visit our website at www.Nuveen.comBenefits and Total RewardsThe organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary (https://www.tiaa.org/public/pdf/benefits-at-a-glance.pdf) .Equal OpportunityWe are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.Read more about the Equal Opportunity Law here (https://www.dol.gov/general/topics/posters) .Accessibility SupportTIAA offers support for those who need assistance with our online application process to provide an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.If you are a U.S. applicant and desire a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application please use one of the below options to contact our accessibility support team:Phone: (800) 842-2755Email: [email protected] NoticesFor Applicants of TIAA, Nuveen and Affiliates residing in US (other than California), click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/tiaa-nuveen-privacy) .For Applicants of TIAA, Nuveen and Affiliates residing in California, please click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/tiaa-nuveen-ca-privacy) .For Applicants of Nuveen residing in Europe and APAC, please click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/nuveen-eu-uk-privacy) .TIAA started out over 100 years ago to help ensure teachers could retire with dignity. Today, many people who work at not-for-profits rely on our wide range of financial products and services to support and strengthen their financial well-being.Privacy Notices
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