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An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and committed In-House Banking and Finance Legal Transaction Execution Director to join a dynamic team. This role offers the unique chance to independently manage client relationships, make impactful decisions, and truly establish your presence within the company. As you progress, your influence and responsibility will grow, shaping not just transactions, but the future of an innovative banking institution in the US.
What you'll do:
As a Director of Legal and Transaction Advisory, your focus will be on transaction execution, closing deals in a timely and efficient manner. You will have experience across a broad range of banking and finance transactions, including real estate and structured finance facilities. Your ability to work within tight timelines will be crucial as you align with the values of working collaboratively with the ambition to deliver a high-quality product to our customers.
• Instruct and manage external counsel on the drafting of finance documents
• Manage multiple transactions simultaneously
• Coordinate with borrowers, co-lenders and external third parties
• Ensure internal operations teams receive all required information accurately and timely
• Work with prospective borrowers to agree deal structures
• Build strong connections with customers to develop lasting personal relationships
• Keep the Bank’s CRM platform updated
• Advise as to US lending customs and practices
What you bring:
As a Director of Legal and Transaction Advisory, you will bring exceptional legal and commercial banking expertise across multiple areas of finance. Your excellent communication skills will enable you to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Your high level attention to detail, project management skills, and organizational ability will be key in delivering excellence in service and quality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level attention to detail, project management and organizational ability
• Exceptional legal and commercial banking expertise across multiple areas of finance
• Ability to understand and process information quickly and effectively
• Willingness to work outside of comfort zone and develop new areas of proficiency
• Proactive and personal drive, results driven, team player
About the job
Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Legal & Compliance
Focus: Sell-side Compliance
Industry: Financial Services
Salary: $250,000 - $285,000 per year + $400,000 - $430,000
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Director
Location: New York
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: H5PD9M-14E615C6
Date posted: January 28, 2025
Consultant: Robert Moseman
new-york legal-and-compliance/sell-side-compliance 2025-01-28 2025-03-29 financial-services New York New York US USD 250000 285000 285000 YEAR Robert Walters https://www.robertwalters-usa.com https://www.robertwalters-usa.com/content/dam/robert-walters/global/images/logos/web-logos/square-logo.png trueCome join our global team of creative thinkers, problem solvers and game changers. We offer accelerated career progression, a dynamic culture and expert training.