Senior Associate/Vice President - Investments Legal, Credit Solutions

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Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture.  We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader:  Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined.  Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Senior Associate/Vice President, will be a key contributor of our growing credit team and will report to our Head of Legal for Brookfield Credit.  The role will be based in Brookfield’s New York city offices at Brookfield Place. 

The role provides support across a broad range of regulatory matters and business initiatives or alternative investment products including Private Loans, Term Loans, LPs, and Third-Party Funds in a variety of investment structures.

The Senior Associate/Vice President will work closely with internal teams responsible for Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Investment Operations, Finance, and will often interact with various external parties such as auditors, regulators, and other outsourcing providers.

Responsibilities:

Asset Management

• Work directly on a wide variety of asset management transactions, including joint ventures and strategic partnerships and new client engagements

• Support and collaborate with investment teams, finance, tax, compliance and operations departments

• Periodically assist with investment transactions, including diligence, structuring and negotiating credit investment transactions

• Provide support and collaboration with external managers that are owned by Brookfield

• Provide regulatory analysis and advice with respect to the business

• Collaborate with the compliance team on conflicts of interest, policies and procedures, allocation of investment opportunities and other regulatory matters

• Support other general matters that arise in the context of BCG’s businesses

Capital Markets Activities

• Support Brookfield’s broker dealer business in its origination and syndication activities, including review and negotiation of commitment letters, underwriter agreements, credit agreements and prospectuses  

• Provide securities law advice with respect to participation as an underwriter in syndicated transactions, including applicable FINRA regulations 

Corporate Governance and General

• Assist with corporate governance functions including Brookfield’s investment approval framework, internal conflicts resolutions procedures, preparing resolutions, entity management and ensuring a robust governance framework is maintained

• Provide strategic legal advice on applicable laws and regulations and developments in laws as they impact Brookfield’s Credit business or clients

• Review and negotiate agreements including NDAs, and service provider agreements including valuation agents, rating agencies, consultants and others

• Selection and supervision of external counsel

• Supporting ad-hoc requests and analysis as needed, and other special duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements:

• New York bar admission

• Minimum of 4-6 years’ experience at a major law firm and/or investment firm focusing on investment management and/or private credit

• Capital markets experience, including working on syndicated securities transactions, is a plus

• Fund formation and SMA negotiations is a plus

• In depth knowledge of investment management industry and U.S. securities laws

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present clearly and offer practical advice

• Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to operate independently

• Team-oriented with a commitment to shared success

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop collaborative relationships at all levels in the organization

• Excellent judgement and analytical skills combined with attention to detail and thoroughness

• Excellent organizational skills to effectively manage priorities while meeting timelines

• High degree of professional ethics and integrity

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it.  Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.