Fixed-Income Credit Alternatives Attorney

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BBH&Co.’s Capital Partners line of business manages $50bn+ in fixed income assets and $10bn+ in structured credit assets through multiple private funds that invest in junior and residual tranches in securitizations.  BBH&CO. is seeking an attorney with experience negotiating and interpreting transactional documentation related to fixed-income strategies.  This attorney should be nimble and intellectually curious, demonstrate excellent attention to detail, sound judgment, and must be able to manage multiple projects concurrently.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide legal analysis and advise the fixed income investment team in connection with a variety of fixed income instruments and the associated risks on a timely basis.  Those fixed income instruments include, among others, ABS, CMBS, CLOs, loan co-investments and pools, and Credit Agreements. 
• Be the lead in-house counsel on all fixed income securitization transaction work.
• Review and negotiate documentation for investments in structured products.
• Advise the fixed income team on new product opportunities and assist with the creation and drafting of transaction term sheets.
• Work with and oversee the work provided by outside counsel on a variety of fixed income-related legal matters, ensuring that standards for service delivery and cost are met.
• Provide support for Legal Department initiatives and matters as needed.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor Degree. Must have excellent professional credentials, including at least 5-8+ years of directly relevant work experience at a large law firm or peer investment manager, or a combination of the two.
• Strong understanding of structured finance products and capital markets transactions.
• Understanding of various investment vehicles, including 40 Act funds, private funds, and real estate funds.
• Familiarity with 40 Act and Securities Act.  Understanding of ERISA preferred but not required.
• Must be a member in good standing of the state bar, New York bar preferred.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and succinctly with the capability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure.
• Must have the ability to formulate solutions to mitigate legal and other risk while supporting business objectives, present to business partners with confidence and clarity, thrive in a team-orientated environment, and be able to take ownership of projects.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while fostering teamwork and collaboration.
• High integrity, strong work ethic, and a commitment to timely follow-through on commitments.

Salary Range

$160,000-210,000

BBH’s compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being. 

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. 

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation.  As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

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