COMPANY OVERVIEW
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.
POSITION SUMMARY
KKR is seeking a Transactions Counsel with experience in bankruptcy and restructuring transactions to join the KKR Credit Legal team in San Francisco.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as strategic legal advisor to investment teams and provide legal support and transactional project management for KKR Credit investments, including those involved in restructurings, bankruptcies, creditors’ committees and liability management transactions, arising from KKR’s credit investing platform
- Work with KKR Credit investment teams and outside counsel to review KKR Credit transactions, including restructurings and reorganizations, and manage legal issues related to post-restructuring investment interests
- Identify and assist in the management of conflicts, business and reputational risks relating to restructuring and insolvency transactions
- Legal advisor to the business on U.S. bankruptcy law and insolvency matters, including governance issues confronting distressed companies and their investors
- Keep current with transactional and legal developments in U.S. restructuring space
- Advise business on trading in the context of Cooperation Agreements and ad hoc committee involvement
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 4 years of experience in transactional work at either a nationally recognized law firm or an investment management organization, with a focus on restructuring transactions
- Expertise with in-court and out-of-court restructurings and management of transactions involving multiple creditor constituencies, drafting and reviewing related agreements
- Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, with executive presence to advise a range of senior and junior people across the firm
- Must be a self-starter who can work independently and be able to manage and prioritize multiple demands and projects
- Ability to work independently as well as on a team
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KKR is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.
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What We Do
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management and capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of The Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com and on Twitter @KKR_Co.
