Senior Counsel, Sotheby’s Financial Services New York, United States

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate various agreements, including term loan and revolving credit facilities, security agreements, collateral documents and guarantees.
• Provide legal advice to the SFS team on structuring finance transactions backed by fine art and collectible assets, including collectible cars, for clients in multiple jurisdictions.
• Conduct due diligence and facilitate transaction closings.
• Contribute subject matter expertise to the development of playbooks, templates, and operational best practices.
• Ensure that policies and procedures are followed and that all related documents reflect negotiated terms and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Partner internally to identify opportunities for process improvement, scalability, and enhanced service delivery.
• Lead trainings for business partners on legal issues.
• Participate in negotiations with borrowers, outside counsel and counterparties.
• Provide additional legal support that the business requires at the direction of the General Counsel.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience in banking/finance, with experience in an in-house legal department preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree and JD. Admitted, active and in good standing with the New York State bar.
• Strong work ethic and ability to multitask, prioritize and manage numerous projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to responsiveness, accountability and timely follow-through, with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations and communicate proactively regarding priorities, timelines and legal risk.
• Strong attention to detail and quality of work product.
• Exceptional drafting, communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent business judgment and ability to assess legal risk while also thinking strategically and providing practical advice.
• Practical approach to legal drafting and problem solving and ability to translate legal issues into clear, “plain English” guidance for non-lawyers.
• Team player who will roll up their sleeves and take on additional responsibilities, while also being able to work independently and think strategically.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Comfort working within, and demonstrates strong adoption of, established legal processes and technology platforms, including matter management, contract lifecycle management, workflow and reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Admitted, active and in good standing with the New York State bar.

Skills

• Legal drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience in banking and finance law.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Pay

The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $200,000-$230,000. In addition to base salary successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a competitive benefits package.

Schedule

The position is based in New York City.