Director, Legal, Brookfield Capital Solutions

Location

Brookfield Place New York - 225 Liberty Street, 8th Floor

Brookfield 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 of our growing 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 auditors, regulators, and other outsourcing 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, credit agreements and prospectuses.
• Provide strategic advice and guidance on different types of 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.   

Asset Management

• Work directly on new client engagements, including the negotiation of separately managed accounts, asset management transactions, including joint ventures and strategic partnerships, and other transactions that arise from time to time.
• Support and collaborate with investment teams, finance, tax, compliance and operations departments
• Provide support and collaboration with external managers that are owned by Brookfield
• Provide regulatory analysis and advice with respect to the business
• Collaborate with the compliance team on conflicts of interest, policies and procedures, allocation of investment opportunities and other regulatory matters

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
• 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
• 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.