Assistant General Counsel

Purpose and Job Summary

ORIX Corporation USA (“ORIX USA”) is seeking a senior real estate attorney that specializes in commercial real estate financing transactions and real estate loan workouts.  The successful candidate will join a team of attorneys covering non-agency real estate lending and other transactions at ORIX USA.  The position will regularly counsel ORIX USA and its subsidiaries and ultimate parent, ORIX Corporation (Tokyo: 8591 and NYSE: IX). 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Executing, improving, and overseeing procedures, initiatives, and programs for ORIX USA’s commercial real estate lending, investing, servicing, and asset management activities.
• Assisting internal deal teams and managing outside counsel in negotiating, structuring, documenting, closing, and securitizing various types of real estate financing transactions. Transactions may include senior commercial mortgage loans, subordinated debt, construction loans, bridge loans, and preferred equity. Experience with real estate development and land-secured municipal bond financings (including the monetization of developer reimbursements) strongly preferred.
• Counseling on loan servicing and asset management matters, including loan administration, workouts, restructurings, foreclosures, receiverships, bankruptcy proceedings, and other asset management activities related to ORIX USA’s non-agency real estate financing business.
• Drafting, negotiating, reviewing, and analyzing a wide range of commercial real estate documents, including financing documents, intercreditor agreements, participation agreements, and REO related agreements.
• Other projects and duties as needed.

Contacts and Management

• Frequent contact with all levels of employees and management. 
• Regular interaction with other ORIX USA attorneys, outside counsel, business partners, and counterparties.

Team

• ORIX USA’s Legal Department is comprised of accomplished, hardworking lawyers, and other professionals that value teamwork, mutual respect, and professional growth. 
• A successful candidate must exhibit a willingness to lead, follow, and collaborate with colleagues to deliver high quality service to the company and embody our pillars of Excellence, Execution, and Innovation.

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and admission in good standing to the bar.
• A minimum of 10 years of large law firm or comparable in-house corporate experience.
• Experience coordinating with and/or supervising one or more attorneys or legal professionals.
• Excellent business judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Commitment to innovative and continuous process improvement activities, including the use of technology.
• Polished and effective negotiation, communication, and drafting skills suitable for interaction with external parties and all levels of the organization, including senior managers and executives.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and explain complex contractual terms to business clients in a simple, practical manner.
• Excellent organizational, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize assignments, and to meet critical and established deadlines.
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and adjust priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong character and principles, embracing the values of the legal and compliance profession. 
• Strong interest in business, finance, and capital markets, and familiarity with underlying business and financial concepts

Life at ORIX

We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees and offer a quality, competitive benefits package that provides valuable healthcare and financial protection for our workforce, while emphasizing a healthy work/life balance.

You Time

We want you to have the time needed to recharge and manage life with our competitive vacation policy, floating personal holidays, extensive leave options, our annual observed holidays, and more.

Family Care

Every family has a different journey and ORIX USA Group is proud to offer extensive benefit programs such as: infertility coverage, adoption support, child and elder care, fully paid maternity, and generous parental leave benefits to help you and your families along the way.

Flexible Work Arrangements

ORIX associates enjoy the advantages of our hybrid working model with a 3 day in-office minimum requirement.

ORIX USA is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunities (EEO), and is committed to diversifying its workforce. All employees and applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.