Senior Legal Analyst

Company: FlexFunds
Location: Miami
Posted on: February 26, 2021

Job Description:

Position: Senior Transaction / Legal AssociateLocation: Miami, Florida / Dublin, IrelansFunctional Area: Legal / StructuringReports to: Head of Legal / StructuringFlexFunds is an international financial services company. Our headquarters are located in the Brickell area of Miami. FlexFunds serves as the coordinator and administrator for securities issuance programs targeting asset managers with foreign end-investors.We are looking for a transaction associate interested in working on various domestic and international issues concerning structured finance, tax, and regulatory and compliance matters. Candidates should be able to display an interest in a client-centered practice, the ability to work effectively, and be a contributing member within a team of lawyers. Your work will support the Compliance, Legal, and Product Operations teams, and will include reviewing, assessing, and drafting documents and modeling proposed transactions. This is a chance to join an entrepreneurial and innovative company in the finance field.The main duties of the role include:-- Managing the coordination process for the securities issuance programs.-- Drafting sophisticated finance documents.-- Reviewing private placement memoranda, loan agreements, and security agreements, and articulating issues and advice, both verbally and in writing.-- Collaborating with management (including the COO) and colleagues to assess business practices and determine opportunities for growth.-- Helping to conduct operational due diligence on new transactions to onboard and assess client risk.-- Resolving internal and external queries in a timely and professional fashion.-- Liaising with local counsel and service providers in cross-border transactions.The ideal candidate would have:-- A strong academic background: a JD or equivalent law degree is required.-- 2-5 years prior experience at a law firm specializing in capital markets transactions. Experience with structured finance or securitization transactions is preferred.-- High-level writing skills, excellent analytical ability, and be both detail-oriented and able to demonstrate leadership and initiative.-- Proficiency in English. Spanish language fluency is preferred but not required.-- An ability to succinctly explain complex issues internally and to third parties.

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