Churchill Asset Management
Sr. Associate/VP - Associate General Counsel
Churchill Asset Management, New York, New York, us, 10261
Sr. Associate/VP - Associate General Counsel
Churchill Asset Management is seeking an experienced corporate finance transactional attorney to represent Churchill and its affiliated entities and managed accounts as lenders and investors in the structuring and closing of senior lending transactions, with or without a related non‑control equity investment. Transactions include both first‑lien senior secured and alternative credit transactions. The candidate will also have opportunities to work on junior secured and unsecured transactions within the portfolio. This position reports to Churchill’s Deputy General Counsel, who oversees the senior lending transactional legal group.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Liaise with and oversee external counsel in the structuring, documentation and closing of financing transactions in the sponsor‑backed middle market, with a particular focus on senior secured financings.
Collaborate with other members of the Churchill’s transactional legal group regarding developments in the financing markets and coverage of overflow transactions.
Provide advice and counsel regarding regulatory issues arising out of financing and portfolio management activity in the private‑equity‑backed direct‑lending asset class generally, with a particular focus on senior lending finance activity.
Ad hoc projects, as necessary.
Additional Requirements
Familiarity with key lender structural and covenant protections in the traditional middle‑market financing space.
Assertiveness – the ideal candidate will integrate quickly into a dynamic team environment, collaborate closely with business partners from the front office, operations, fund administration, and tax groups, while also being able to work independently when necessary to ensure transaction timeline expectations are met.
Experience with business development companies and Investment Company Act issues is a plus.
Educational Requirements
J.D. from an accredited law school.
Work Experience
Minimum 3 years of experience working in a law firm or asset manager with direct lenders in the sponsor‑backed market, particularly the core middle‑market.
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work.
Company Overview Churchill, an investment‑specialist affiliate of Nuveen (the asset manager of TIAA), provides customized financing solutions to U.S. middle‑market private‑equity firms and their portfolio companies across the capital structure. With over $52 billion of committed capital, we offer first‑lien, unitranche, second‑lien and mezzanine debt, in addition to equity co‑investments, secondary solutions and private‑equity fund commitments. Churchill has a long history of disciplined investing across multiple economic cycles and our unique origination strategy and investment approach are driven by nearly 200 professionals in New York, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles.
Benefits and Total Rewards We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package including a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work‑life offerings to support the well‑being of our associates and their loved ones.
Equal Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status. Our full EEO & Non‑Discrimination statement is available on our careers home page.
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Key Responsibilities and Duties
Liaise with and oversee external counsel in the structuring, documentation and closing of financing transactions in the sponsor‑backed middle market, with a particular focus on senior secured financings.
Collaborate with other members of the Churchill’s transactional legal group regarding developments in the financing markets and coverage of overflow transactions.
Provide advice and counsel regarding regulatory issues arising out of financing and portfolio management activity in the private‑equity‑backed direct‑lending asset class generally, with a particular focus on senior lending finance activity.
Ad hoc projects, as necessary.
Additional Requirements
Familiarity with key lender structural and covenant protections in the traditional middle‑market financing space.
Assertiveness – the ideal candidate will integrate quickly into a dynamic team environment, collaborate closely with business partners from the front office, operations, fund administration, and tax groups, while also being able to work independently when necessary to ensure transaction timeline expectations are met.
Experience with business development companies and Investment Company Act issues is a plus.
Educational Requirements
J.D. from an accredited law school.
Work Experience
Minimum 3 years of experience working in a law firm or asset manager with direct lenders in the sponsor‑backed market, particularly the core middle‑market.
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work.
Company Overview Churchill, an investment‑specialist affiliate of Nuveen (the asset manager of TIAA), provides customized financing solutions to U.S. middle‑market private‑equity firms and their portfolio companies across the capital structure. With over $52 billion of committed capital, we offer first‑lien, unitranche, second‑lien and mezzanine debt, in addition to equity co‑investments, secondary solutions and private‑equity fund commitments. Churchill has a long history of disciplined investing across multiple economic cycles and our unique origination strategy and investment approach are driven by nearly 200 professionals in New York, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles.
Benefits and Total Rewards We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package including a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work‑life offerings to support the well‑being of our associates and their loved ones.
Equal Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status. Our full EEO & Non‑Discrimination statement is available on our careers home page.
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