Investments Counsel (Entry Level) - Greensboro, NC

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Alternate Locations: Greensboro, NC (North Carolina)

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid :
Employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office

Relocation assistance:is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition #:76510

We're excited to add a new member to our Investments Legal Team, supporting Lincoln's general account investments. This entry-level attorney will work closely with, and under the guidance of, our senior Investment lawyers to provide legal support across the full range of general account investment matters, including commercial mortgage loans, private debt, derivatives, and alternative investments. If you're looking to build a strong foundation in institutional investment and finance law working in a collaborative team environment, we invite you to bring your energy and grow with us.

• Assisting senior investment lawyers with the review, negotiation, and documentation of commercial mortgage loan servicing matters, leasing and other real estate related company transactions.
• Supporting the documentation and closings of Lincoln’s private debt investments.
• Reviewing private placement amendments, waivers, and consent requests.
• Providing legal support on derivatives matters, including review of ISDA documentation and related trading agreements, under the guidance of senior counsel.
• Assisting with legal matters relating generally to Lincoln's general account investments, including KYC, diligence, closing coordination, and post-closing administration.
• Monitoring and helping to research investment-related developments under state insurance law and other investment regulatory and compliance matters.
• Helping to coordinate outside counsel on discrete matters, under senior attorney supervision.
• Preparing summaries, memoranda, and other work product to support internal stakeholders and business partners.
• Building subject-matter expertise across commercial mortgage loans, private debt, derivatives, and other investment products through hands‑on work with the team.
• Collaborating with other Lincoln teams including Finance Operations, Treasury, Investment Accounting, and Facilities Management.

• Must have:
• 0-2 years of experience with a law firm or corporate legal department; experience with real estate, finance, or investment-related transactions is helpful but not required.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret legal documents and transaction documentation.
• Ability to analyze a variety of legal issues, synthesize complex information and communicate to business professionals in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from diverse audiences including investment professionals, senior leadership and other stakeholders.
• 4 Year/Bachelor's degree (Minimum Required)
• Graduate degree in J.D. from an American Bar Association approved school and a member of a state Bar in good standing is required. (Minimum Required)
• Interest in commercial law, finance and investments
• Nice to have:
• Prior exposure (including through law school coursework, clerkships, or internships) to commercial real estate,…