Drive the execution of FSL transactions (term and warehouse finance, repos, syndication and securitizations, etc.) by: Transaction Level Manage legal, documentation, and structural issues arising in connection with financing and structured lending transactions. Assist in the structuring, negotiation, and drafting of credit agreements, security agreements, intercreditor agreements, repurchase facility documents, and ancillary documentation in close coordination with internal and external counsel. Draft, review, and negotiate term sheets for new lines of credit. Advise on legal issues affecting transaction structures, including security, perfection, enforcement, bankruptcy, regulatory, tax, and risk considerations. Coordinate KYC/AML processes and Level 1 due-diligence searches for new facilities in compliance with firm policies. Prepare and present materials for internal committees, management, auditors, and regulators related to facility structures, legal risks, and transaction oversight. Foster collaborative relationships across legal, business, and operational functions to enhance efficiency and consistency in transaction execution. Manage the process of collateral pledge deal flow while conducting collateral loan due diligence, including review of underlying mortgage loan files, title, insurance, environmental and zoning reports, borrower and guarantor structures, property-level documentation, and related participation materials for securitizations. Coordinate with internal constituents and external counsel to assess collateral eligibility, documentation deficiencies, and required remediation, lien perfection, and enforceability of security interests. Manage custodial trust receipt reviews, audits, remittance reporting, and annual file reviews to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance. Preparing material for and presenting to internal committees, FSL senior management, internal audit and regulators Maintaining documentation precedents and templates Maintaining best practices and internal policies and procedures 8+ years of experience in corporate, banking, structured finance, or capital markets law at a major law firm and/or large financial institution. Strong background in structured finance, warehouse lending, or repurchase facilities, ideally with exposure to commercial real estate finance including in lien perfection, and real estate collateral enforcement. Proven ability to identify and manage legal, regulatory, policy, commercial, and reputational risks in complex transactions. Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, with ability to provide clear, business-focused legal advice. Effective communicator capable of interacting confidently with senior management and cross-functional teams. Demonstrated leadership, sound judgment, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment. Commercially minded and comfortable operating in a business-facing, fast-paced deal environment. We do it in a way that's differentiated - and we've done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $160,000 and $250,000 per year at the commencement of employment for Vice President, and between $225,000 and $300,000 per year at the commencement of employment for Executive Director. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
