Sr. Counsel Private Equity

Thrivent

Job Location:

Minneapolis, MN - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 216341 - 292696

Posted on: 6 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Provide a range of legal expertise as part of the investments legal team which works with business groups that focus primarily on Private Equity Real Estate Equity Private Debt Private High Yield Credit venture capital acquisitions securitization derivatives and other transactions. This position will also research advise on and prepare documentation related to regulatory and compliance addition this position will provide a range of other legal research and analysis regarding one or more areas of law such as corporate insurance tax securities broker-dealer investment company and investment advisory law. Provide well-reasoned concise counsel on legal risks associated with current proposed or anticipated business activities balancing business-oriented goals with legal risk. Develop and recommend company policy on a variety of legal and regulatory issues. Address other strategic issues as assigned in a varied fast-paced environment.

This position is located in Minneapolis MN and requires regular on-site presence (3 days per week).

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide legal support and practical advice related to Thrivents General Account investments primarily private equity investments (equity and mezzanine co-investments and fund investments) but also private debt private high yield credit and similar asset classes.
Manage various aspects of transactions including reviewing and negotiating documentation (such as subscription agreements side letters fund agreements note purchase agreements etc.) closings amendments and waivers restructurings and workouts corporate actions and similar.
Engage and oversee outside counsel; serve as liaison between outside counsel and the business teams.
Work independently on significant and time-sensitive matters. Communicate with and counsel all levels of the company.
Build and maintain collaborative internal and external working relationships with in-house colleagues outside experts and various teams of investment professionals including by providing timely thoughtful recommendations that account for both the legal and the business necessities of a given transaction.
Communicate effectively with company personnel to ensure they are aware of and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Provide education and training as necessary. Able to articulate complex concepts in an easily understandable manner.
Anticipate and guard against new or developing legal risks facing the company. Provide proactive advice guidance and strategy regarding legal matters as assigned.
Maintain external industry relationships and continued development of expertise in this practice area.
Model Thrivents leadership competencies courage collaboration and commitment by demonstrating resiliency working together to make the best decisions and holding yourself and others accountable.

Qualifications and Skills:

Required:

Juris Doctorate member of the bar. Licensed to practice in any U.S. jurisdiction (however if hired to waive in to or pass the Minnesota Bar).
7 years of relevant high-quality legal experience.
Ideal candidate will have worked in a law firm environment and worked on matters related to private investments particularly representing sponsors in the formation of funds or other clients in private equity-related matters. Experience with equity co-investments and private equity fund investments from an investors perspective is a plus.
Substantive knowledge of and experience working in one or more of the following: private equity mergers & acquisitions corporate transactional capital markets venture capital investment funds derivatives securities laws related to investments bankruptcy and restructuring private placements.
Demonstrated deep subject matter expertise in one or more relevant areas of regulation and law.
Willingness to learn new subject matters and collaborate with legal and business teams in this quick-moving often-evolving work.
Financial regulatory experience (insurance &/or securities preferred).

Preferred:

Ability to analyze complex legal issues. Ability to develop creative business solutions that enable all parties to achieve their business goals.
Demonstrated ability to work independently but collaboratively with other attorneys and internal business partners across multiple business lines.
Ability to influence and engage others work effectively with and earn confidence of senior attorneys and senior management.
Ability to learn master and teach new issues to business leaders and colleagues.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Pay Transparency

Thrivents long-term growth depends on attracting rewarding and retaining people who are committed to helping others thrive with purpose. We accomplish this by offering a wide variety of market competitive compensation programs to attract reward and retain top talent. The applicable salary or hourly wage range for this full-time role is $216341.00 - $292696.00 per year which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to location relevant experience skills and knowledge business needs market demand and other factors Thrivent deems important.

Thrivent is unique in our commitment to helping people to be wise with money and live balanced and generous lives. That extends to our benefits.

The following benefits may be offered: various bonuses (including for example annual or long-term incentives); medical dental and vision insurance; health savings account; flexible spending account; 401k; pension; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; disability insurance; supplemental protection insurance; 20 days of Paid Time Off each year; Sick and Safe Time; 10 paid company holidays; Volunteer Time Off; paid parental leave; EAP; well-being benefits and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thrivents plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivents discretion.

Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation pregnancy national origin age disability marital status citizenship status military or veteran status genetic information or any other status protected by applicable local state or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.

Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation please let us know by sending an email toor calland request Human Resources.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide legal support and practical advice related to Thrivents General Account investments primarily private equity investments (equity and mezzanine co-investments and fund investments) but also private debt private high yield credit and similar asset classes.
Manage various aspects of transactions including reviewing and negotiating documentation (such as subscription agreements side letters fund agreements note purchase agreements etc.) closings amendments and waivers restructurings and workouts corporate actions and similar.
Engage and oversee outside counsel; serve as liaison between outside counsel and the business teams.
Work independently on significant and time-sensitive matters. Communicate with and counsel all levels of the company.
Build and maintain collaborative internal and external working relationships with in-house colleagues outside experts and various teams of investment professionals including by providing timely thoughtful recommendations that account for both the legal and the business necessities of a given transaction.
Communicate effectively with company personnel to ensure they are aware of and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Provide education and training as necessary. Able to articulate complex concepts in an easily understandable manner.
Anticipate and guard against new or developing legal risks facing the company. Provide proactive advice guidance and strategy regarding legal matters as assigned.
Maintain external industry relationships and continued development of expertise in this practice area.
Model Thrivents leadership competencies courage collaboration and commitment by demonstrating resiliency working together to make the best decisions and holding yourself and others accountable.

Qualifications and Skills:

Required:

Juris Doctorate member of the bar. Licensed to practice in any U.S. jurisdiction (however if hired to waive in to or pass the Minnesota Bar).
7 years of relevant high-quality legal experience.
Ideal candidate will have worked in a law firm environment and worked on matters related to private investments particularly representing sponsors in the formation of funds or other clients in private equity-related matters. Experience with equity co-investments and private equity fund investments from an investors perspective is a plus.
Substantive knowledge of and experience working in one or more of the following: private equity mergers & acquisitions corporate transactional capital markets venture capital investment funds derivatives securities laws related to investments bankruptcy and restructuring private placements.
Demonstrated deep subject matter expertise in one or more relevant areas of regulation and law.
Willingness to learn new subject matters and collaborate with legal and business teams in this quick-moving often-evolving work.
Financial regulatory experience (insurance &/or securities preferred).

Preferred:

Ability to analyze complex legal issues. Ability to develop creative business solutions that enable all parties to achieve their business goals.
Demonstrated ability to work independently but collaboratively with other attorneys and internal business partners across multiple business lines.
Ability to influence and engage others work effectively with and earn confidence of senior attorneys and senior management.
Ability to learn master and teach new issues to business leaders and colleagues.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.