Location
Brookfield Place New York - 225 Liberty Street, 8th FloorBrookfield 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
The Director will be a key contributor to our growing Capital Solutions 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 to Brookfield’s Capital Solutions Business, as well as other business initiatives, general corporate governance and regulatory matters. The position will work closely with internal teams responsible for Portfolio Management, Syndication, Risk Management, Investment Operations, Finance, and will often interact with various external parties such as investment banks, auditors, outside counsel and other service providers.
Responsibilities:
Capital Markets Activities
- Act as lead attorney in supporting Brookfield’s capital solutions business which includes providing advice and support to the broker dealer in its origination and syndication activities, including review and negotiation of commitment letters, underwriter agreements, engagement letters, offering memorandum and other documentation.
- Provide strategic advice and guidance on different types of services being provided by the capital solutions business including syndication of debt and equity securities, structuring and arranging subscription line credit facilities and other debt financing for Brookfield related issuers and funds, the provision of internal ratings on assets held by insurance company clients, and other services.
- Assist with obtaining internal approvals needed for engagements, including assessing conflicts of interest associated with engagements by related parties.
- Provide securities law advice with respect to participation as an underwriter in syndicated transactions, including applicable FINRA regulations.
Corporate Governance and General
- Assist with various corporate governance functions including 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
- Ensure compliance with firm-wide and business specific policies and procedures and suggest enhancements to same from time to time
- Review and negotiate agreements including NDAs, service provider agreements 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 years’ experience at a major law firm and/or investment bank or broker dealer focusing on syndicated securities transactions and/or structured finance
- Familiarity with 144a and 4(a)(2) transactions is preferred
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. securities laws and SEC and FINRA regulations, in particular relating to broker dealers
- Familiarity with investment management industry and separately managed accounts is a plus
- 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
Compensation
Base Salary: $200,000-250,000
Our compensation structure includes a base salary, a short-term incentive program (cash bonus), and a long-term incentive program. Cash compensation is designed to be market competitive and may vary by geography to reflect local market conditions. Compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including relevant experience, industry experience, education, and professional designations.
Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. We do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit and business needs, without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicant information is collected and handled in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice.
Skills Required
- New York bar admission
- At least 4 years of experience at a major law firm, investment bank, or broker-dealer focused on syndicated securities transactions and/or structured finance
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. securities laws and SEC and FINRA regulations
- Strong communication skills and ability to present clearly and provide practical advice
- Ability to work independently and proactively
- Team-oriented approach and commitment to shared success
- Excellent interpersonal and collaborative relationship-building skills
- Excellent judgment, analytical skills, attention to detail, and thoroughness
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage priorities and timelines
- High degree of professional ethics and integrity
- Familiarity with Rule 144A and Section 4(a)(2) transactions
- Familiarity with the investment management industry and separately managed accounts
Brookfield Asset Management Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) provides a dollar-for-dollar company match on employee contributions with quick eligibility, auto-enrollment, auto-increase, and a year-end true-up. These features indicate strong employer commitment to long-term savings.
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Brookfield Asset Management Inc. Insights
What We Do
Brookfield is invested in long-life, high-quality assets and businesses around the world that form the backbone of the global economy. With over $850 billion in assets under management, and over 100 years’ experience as an owner and operator, we put our own capital to work in virtually every transaction, aligning interests with our partners and investors, and bringing the strengths of our operational expertise, global reach and large-scale capital to bear in everything we do. To learn more about our global businesses spanning renewable power and transition, infrastructure, real estate, private equity and credit, please visit www.brookfield.com. Phishing and Fraudulent Websites Warning Please be aware of the misuse of the Brookfield name and brand by individuals and groups fraudulently publishing fake websites and engaging in “phishing” scams that seek personal or confidential information from potential job candidates. This includes the posting of fake Brookfield job offers on LinkedIn and other career sites. You can find more details on what to look out for and how to report potentially fraudulent activity at https://www.brookfield.com/web-fraud-and-phishing-warning.
