FS Investments is seeking a mid-level attorney with three to five years of finance transactional experience to join its legal team in New York City. The candidate should have a broad range of finance experience in representing all categories of participants in a variety of public and private financing transactions.
The successful candidate is expected to:
- Assist with transactional work related to finance investments made by BDCs, CLOs, registered investment companies and private debt funds.
- Work directly with the credit desk and external counsel to structure and negotiate finance transactions, including reviewing, drafting, and analyzing complex credit documentation.
- Assist with ongoing work related to finance investments, including reviewing, and responding to amendments and consents.
Qualifications:
- JD required, with strong academic credentials; NY Bar.
- 3-5 years’ experience working at a large law firm or in-house.
- Knowledge of finance law issues and extensive deal management and closing experience.
- Seasoned judgment, strong work ethic and high ethical standards.
- Efficient self-starter with a proven interest in professional growth.
Salary Range: $195,000 - $240,000/year
Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, peer and market data, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. Also eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award.
We offer a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off, Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability.
FS Investments: 30 years of leadership in private markets
FS Investments is an alternative asset manager dedicated to delivering attractive returns across private equity, private credit and real estate. Following its 2023 acquisition of Portfolio Advisors, FS Investments now manages over $80 billion for both institutional and wealth management clients around the world, drawing on 30 years of experience and more than 500 employees operating across nine global offices.
The firm’s investment professionals manage a wide range of differentiated strategies across private markets and collectively manage relationships with 300+ sponsors. FS Investments’ active partnership model creates a virtuous cycle of superior market insights and deal flow, which inform the underwriting process and help to generate strong returns.
FS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FS Investments does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or search firms. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement is property of FS Investments and no fee will be paid.
