Project Finance / Private Credit Attorney (NY / Chicago)

About the role

You will play an important role in the rating process, working primarily with KBRA’s Project Finance and Corporates ratings teams on a wide range of structured debt transactions. Key responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

• Reviewing project and financing documents
• Identifying the potential credit impact of transaction structures and deal documents
• Coordinating with rating analysts on relevant legal issues
• Participating in due diligence meetings
• Participating in rating committees
• Supporting the analytical team with the preparation of KBRA’s market-leading rating and research reports

Requirements

• You are extremely motivated, and able to effectively multi-task and to work independently and alongside other members of the ratings groups you support.

Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of experience in Project Finance and/or Structured Finance.
• JD and Bar admission in the United States.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent research, analytical and organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as to collaborate with others in a collegial environment.
• Skill at working on multiple transactions simultaneously in an organized fashion and ability to meet deadlines.

Benefits

• A hybrid work schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays in the office)
• Competitive benefits and paid time off
• Paid family and disability leave
• 401(k) plan, including employer match (100% vested)
• Employee referral bonus program

Pay

The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $215,000 to $260,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.

Schedule

A hybrid work schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays in the office)

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and paid time off
• Paid family and disability leave
• 401(k) plan, including employer match (100% vested)
• Employee referral bonus program