Skip to content
Transaction Counsel – Credit Business & Transactional Support
| Company | Apollo Global |
|---|
| Location | New York, NY, USA |
|---|
| Salary | $225000 – $250000 |
|---|
| Type | Full-Time |
|---|
| Degrees | JD |
|---|
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
|---|
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school; member in good standing with the New York State Bar Association.
- 4-6+ years of legal experience in M&A, private investment funds, or credit transactions at a top-tier law firm or within an in-house legal department of a registered investment advisor, hedge fund, or asset manager.
- Strong transactional corporate finance experience required.
- Familiarity with the Investment Advisers Act, Investment Company Act of 1940, and relevant securities laws (Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934).
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen, capable of balancing risk management with business objectives.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
Responsibilities
- Support transactional activities across Apollo’s Credit business, assisting with deal structuring, execution, and documentation.
- Drive legal processes related to new transactions, amendments and restructurings, collaborating with investment teams and key stakeholders.
- Partner closely with Credit portfolio managers, deal teams, finance, operations and compliance teams to provide legal guidance on credit investments and strategies.
- Oversee and liaise on the negotiation of prime brokerage agreements, ISDA documentation, and other trading-related contracts.
- Oversee and manage secondees supporting the business, ensuring their effective utilization while continuously evaluating and refining their roles to enhance efficiency and alignment with business needs.
- Address trade-related and fund administration questions, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Assist in the development and administration of operational and legal processes to enhance efficiency and mitigate risk.
- Provide legal support for adjacent Apollo strategies including broker/dealer, hybrid, international and fund formation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience advising direct lenders, alternative asset managers, funds and work on restructuring transactions is a plus.
