Investments Counsel (Entry Level) - Greensboro, NC

Alternate location: Greensboro, NC. Hybrid work arrangement: 3 days per week in a Lincoln office. Relocation assistance is not available for this opportunity.

About the role

We're excited to add a new member to our Investments Legal Team, supporting Lincoln's general account investments. This entry-level attorney will work closely with, and under the guidance of, our senior Investment lawyers to provide legal support across the full range of general account investment matters, including commercial mortgage loans, private debt, derivatives, and alternative investments. If you're looking to build a strong foundation in institutional investment and finance law working in a collaborative team environment, we invite you to bring your energy and grow with us.

Responsibilities

• Assisting senior investment lawyers with the review, negotiation, and documentation of commercial mortgage loan servicing matters, leasing and other real estate related company transactions.
• Supporting the documentation and closings of Lincoln’s private debt investments.
• Reviewing private placement amendments, waivers, and consent requests.
• Providing legal support on derivatives matters, including review of ISDA documentation and related trading agreements, under the guidance of senior counsel.
• Assisting with legal matters relating generally to Lincoln's general account investments, including KYC, diligence, closing coordination, and post-closing administration.
• Monitoring and helping to research investment-related developments under state insurance law and other investment regulatory and compliance matters.
• Helping to coordinate outside counsel on discrete matters, under senior attorney supervision.
• Preparing summaries, memoranda, and other work product to support internal stakeholders and business partners.
• Building subject-matter expertise across commercial mortgage loans, private debt, derivatives, and other investment products through hands-on work with the team.
• Collaborating with other Lincoln teams including Finance Operations, Treasury, Investment Accounting, and Facilities Management.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of experience with a law firm or corporate legal department; experience with real estate, finance, or investment-related transactions is helpful but not required.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret legal documents and transaction documentation.
• Ability to analyze a variety of legal issues, synthesize complex information and communicate to business professionals in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from diverse audiences including investment professionals, senior leadership and other stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree (required).
• J.D. from an American Bar Association approved school and a member of a state Bar in good standing (required).
• Interest in commercial law, finance and investments.

Nice to have

• Prior exposure (including through law school coursework, clerkships, or internships) to commercial real estate, private credit, derivatives, or investment management matters.

Benefits

• Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes.
• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities.
• PTO/parental leave.
• Competitive 401K and employee benefits.
• Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Effective productivity/technology tools and training.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $72,900 - $131,600 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package.