The Expertise We’re Looking For

• J.D with 4-8 years’ relevant experience as a transactional attorney.
• Experience working on large finance transactions, including all types of securitizations and structured finance products, with some exposure to or experience with CLOs a plus. 
• Candidates with experience working on special situations, bankruptcy, distressed debt, private credit, leveraged finance, bank loan trading, real estate finance transactions with a willingness to learn and support Fidelity’s CLO platform will be strongly considered.
• Law firm or equivalent experience required.
• Experience must include reviewing and negotiating transaction documents, including but not limited to, credit agreements, Indentures, offering materials, marketing materials, and management agreements.
• Experience working on large scale complex transactions with multiple counterparties.
• Experience with the’40 Act, Advisers Act, 33’ Act and 34’ Act a plus.
• Strong contract negotiation skills required.

The Skills You Bring

• Ability to work independently under pressure in a dynamic environment that will require you to manage multiple, competing tasks simultaneously. 
• Ability to work as a team member in a team context; ability to build relationships with a range of lawyers and non-lawyers across the company.
• Willingness to exercise independent judgment.
• Highly organized, self-motivated and self-directed, but comfortable with reporting lines that require obtaining approvals and buy-ins from numerous constituents.
• Strong communications and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and efficiently to non-lawyers
• Excellent writing and analytic skills.