Corporate Counsel

What We Are Looking For

Aspida is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to join its Legal & Compliance team. This role will support a broad range of investment, corporate governance, M&A, and strategic transaction matters.

What You Will Do

• Provide legal support for structuring, negotiation, and execution of various types of investment and financing transactions, including private equity and private credit investments, fund investments, derivative transactions, loan facility and letter of credit transactions, and other strategic or alternative investment matters.
• Advise on corporate governance matters, including board and committee processes, entity management, approvals, resolutions, minutes, and corporate records.
• Cook up with internal stakeholders, outside counsel, and investment on legal, regulatory, and transactional matters.
• Aid in the development and maintenance of legal processes, templates, playbooks, and best practices for investment and governance matters.
• Support special projects and other legal department initiatives as needed.

What We Provide

• Salaried, DOE
• Relocation available
• Full-Time
• Full Benefits Package Available

What We Believe

We believe in inclusivity and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, including non-traditional paths. Unique experiences enrich our team, and the willingness to dream big makes you an exceptional candidate!

What We Require

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Minimum of five years of relevant legal experience at a law firm, or a combination of law firm and financial institution experience.
• Ability to manage multiple transaction processes simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and ability to identify legal, regulatory, and business risks and provide practical, business-oriented advice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience representing or working with financial institutions, insurers, asset managers, private equity sponsors, investment funds, or other institutional investors.
• Familiarity with investment management, private markets transactions, or insurance company investment platforms.
• Comfort working across legal disciplines, including corporate, transactional, regulatory, compliance, and governance matters.