Legal Counsel - Private Assets

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We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.

Job Title

Lawyer—Private Assets

Department: Legal

Location: Charlotte, NC 

Job Summary

Barings is looking for a private asset (private credit and alternative investments) transactional attorney to become a member of the Global Private Assets Legal Team. The attorney for this group will be primarily responsible for assisting internal business clients with issues relating to private credit (senior secured bank loans, and project finance/infrastructure debt instruments), portfolio finance and private equity (control, minority and fund) investments and transactions. This role will be located at the firm’s headquarters in Charlotte, NC. 

Primary Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following functions:

• Review, analyze, and negotiate senior secured private credit investments, private placement bonds/notes, project finance/infrastructure transactions, portfolio finance, and private equity investments.
• Provide day to day legal support to Private Assets internal business teams and portfolio managers.
• Identify regulatory and operational issues relevant to a SEC registered investment adviser as they apply to investment transactions on behalf of third-party clients.
• Communicate material legal, compliance and regulatory issues promptly to the firm’s relevant stakeholders.
• Select, manage, and oversee external counsel in accordance with the firm’s Outside Counsel Management Guidelines.
• Provide support and counsel on special projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience working at a law firm or financial institution
• Experience drafting and negotiating private credit, portfolio finance and/or private equity investment agreements and related documentation
• Knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 preferred, but not required
• Ability to appropriately prioritize tasks, organize, and coordinate work while showing initiative, independence and sound judgment
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to take ownership and responsibility for tasks
• Detail-oriented and flexible with a strong work ethic
• Superior organizational skills and the ability to manage heavy workload of diverse matters in a timely manner
• High standards of personal integrity and sound business judgment
• Diverse problem-solving skills in the investment arena
• Significant interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully deal with internal colleagues, external counsel, and other third parties at senior levels
• J.D. from a highly regarded law school and active membership in a U.S. state bar
• Must be willing to comply with the provisions of Barings’ Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements

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Requisite Skills

Additional Skills

Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.

Barings offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

CORE BENEFITS & WELLNESS

• Medical (including Virtual Care), Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Fitness Center Reimbursement Program (Including Online Memberships)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits

FINANCIAL WELL-BEING

• Highly competitive 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care & Dependent Care
• Retirement Health Reimbursement Account

LIFE INSURANCE

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Spouse and Child Life Insurance

TIME OFF, DISABILITY AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE

• Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Annual Holidays
• Paid Leave of Absences (Maternity Leave, Parental Leave, Caregiver Leave, Bereavement Time)
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• Paid Volunteer Time

 OTHER BENEFITS

• Education Assistance Program
• Charitable Matching Gifts Program
• Commuter Reimbursement Program
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement Program