Attorney

Guggenheim Partners is a global investment and advisory firm with more than $290 billion1 in assets under management. Across our three primary businesses of investment management, investment banking, and insurance services, we have a track record of delivering results through innovative solutions.

Guggenheim is seeking an attorney to join its team. This person will report to a Managing Director in the Legal Group and will work on a wide variety of matters, with a focus on transactional and investment work. In addition to strong structuring, negotiating, contract interpretation and other core legal skills, the ideal candidate will have a financial background and an understanding of credit issues, bankruptcy and restructuring. This position presents an opportunity to work in a fast paced environment on challenging legal matters while being involved in a growing and entrepreneurial business. The position is located in the firm’s New York Office.

• Identify, analyze and communicate key issues in order to evaluate potential investments
• Provide legal advice and counseling in connection with monitoring existing investments, including special-situations and restructuring analysis
• Structure, negotiate and close transactions; including debt financings, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, partnerships
• Conduct operational, financial and legal due diligence

Skills & Experience Required

• Juris Doctor from accredited law school
• NY Bar preferred
• 0-2 years of practical experience at top law firm or in-house experience
• Strong problem solving skills and a demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently and critically analyze various issues associated with sophisticated investment arrangements and transactions
• The ideal candidate must be practical and possess sound judgment and self-confidence and be willing to find a practical solution to business and legal questions
• Ability to work diligently in an environment of short deadlines with accuracy and efficiency
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and work closely with senior management

In addition, the ideal candidate will be or have

• Innovative, proactive & solutions-oriented
• Able to adapt quickly and appropriately in accordance with the constant evolution of the company and industry; must be resilient
• Responsive and hungry to deliver results