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The Role:
The SF Legal Review Associate will be responsible for reviewing the legal documentation for less complex structured finance transactions. They will help facilitate publishable research, and, if needed, undertake special projects intended to enhance Moody's credit analytics and research. The candidate may be expected to participate in group credit discussions and offer his or her analysis of the potential credit impact of the terms of the transaction documents.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with more senior Legal Reviewers on legal analysis for less complex or repeat structured finance transaction and asset-level documents for the purpose of determining credit risk and rating.
- Contribute to the writing of high quality, insightful, and focused publishable research, including transaction-related reports, articles and in-depth reports on credit issues affecting the industry.
- Produce reports that summarize and compare against relevant benchmarks, the asset-level representations, warranties and enforcement mechanisms, for structured finance transactions.
- Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders regarding relevant 17g-5 and 17g-7 requirements, best practices, and implications on structured finance transactions
- Assist with special projects, on an as needed basis, including participating in due diligence processes, reviewing transaction documents, legal opinions, and other relevant materials to the project.
Qualifications:
- Law degree is required
- 1 year of legal experience in structured finance or related discipline is preferred
- Solid working experience on various legal documents for structured transactions or similar legal agreements and documents
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Sound judgment and highest ethical standards
- Capable of developing independent opinions and defending own views clearly and succinctly
- Professional, pro-active, collaborative, responsive
- Highly organized and efficient, with ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
- Strong team work skills and work well with colleagues with different viewpoints
- Ability to work on own initiative, without the need for close supervision
For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $112,000.00 - $162,400.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.
Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email accommodations@moodys.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.
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