Asset Finance US Deal Counsel

Overview

This is a full-time role based in New York, focused on managing the day‑to‑day legal aspects of new investments by Sixth Street. The role is part of the Legal team and will work closely with Investing and Core team members.

• Issue spotting, negotiating and managing legal aspects of new investments by Sixth Street’s Asset Based Finance funds and investment management accounts, including complex investments such as convertible preferred equity, redeemable preferred equity, convertible debt, mergers and acquisitions, loan originations, joint ventures, structured finance transactions, insurance and reinsurance transactions, acquisitions and dispositions of equity, loans and bonds in the secondary market, and purchases and sales of pools of loans.
• Structuring and implementing transaction structures in collaboration with Sixth Street Tax.
• Executing deal term sheets, signings and closings.
• Overseeing legal aspects related to the management of existing investments, including working with deal teams and portfolio company management, follow‑on investments, restructurings, and exiting investments (including through public markets).
• Issue spotting, negotiating, and overseeing financing agreements and following execution to maintain compliance with financing agreements, including fund credit facilities, deal‑specific leverage arrangements, repurchase arrangements, securitizations and warehousing arrangements.
• Developing and systematising legal processes and guidelines from concept to execution.
• Issue spotting fund‑related matters and advising on legal elements of funds, especially as they relate to specific investments.
• Preparing and reviewing third‑party communications, including marketing materials, communications with investors, investor conference materials, press releases, and similar communications.
• Negotiating and overseeing legal aspects related to Sixth Street’s contracts with advisors, sourcing, servicing, diligence and other service providers and consultants.
• Monitoring outside counsel relationships and working with outside counsel.
• Collaborating closely with deal professionals and the Core team, including members of the Legal & Compliance and Tax teams.

• Team player.
• High trust and integrity.
• Roll‑up‑the‑sleeves attitude.
• Strong analytical abilities, drafting and verbal communication skills.

• Law degree from a highly regarded American law school and membership in the bar (bar membership is not required in any specific state).
• Minimum of seven years of corporate legal experience (law firm and/or in‑house).
• Broad familiarity with complex financial transactions, private and public M&A, capital markets, structured finance, tax, and securities law.
• Significant experience leading, negotiating, executing, and managing complex and varied transactions, including private and public M&A, joint ventures and debt transactions.
• Significant experience with capital markets transactions and related public filings/disclosures.
• Facility with complex tax structures and cross‑border transactions.
• Experience with private investment funds.
• Experience balancing and mitigating risk in the deal context.

The base salary for this position is expected to be $250,000. The salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate’s relevant experience and other qualifications for the position, as determined by Sixth Street in its sole discretion.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and a competitive benefits package. Benefits currently include health, life, long‑term and short‑term disability insurance and a 401(k) plan. The role is also eligible for paid public holidays (NYSE calendar), paid sick days pursuant to local laws, and additional reasonable time off subject to manager approval.

If a job offer is extended for a location other than New York, the salary range may differ based on the location.

Sixth Street is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, genetic history, marital status, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic predisposition, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Sixth Street will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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