Sotheby's - Senior Counsel, Sotheby’s Financial Services
Requirements
• Qualified lawyer in the UK with approximately 2-6 years post qualification experience in banking/finance, with experience in an in-house legal department preferred. • Familiarity with New York law a plus, but not required • Strong work ethic and ability to multitask, prioritize and manage numerous projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. • Demonstrated commitment to responsiveness, accountability and timely follow-through, with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations and communicate proactively regarding priorities, timelines and legal risk. • Strong attention to detail and quality of work product. • Exceptional drafting, communication, analytical and interpersonal skills. • Excellent business judgment and ability to assess legal risk while also thinking strategically and providing practical advice. • Practical approach to legal drafting and problem solving and ability to translate legal issues into clear, “plain English” guidance for non-lawyers. • Team player who will roll up their sleeves and take on additional responsibilities, while also being able to work independently and think strategically. • Ability to work effectively with individuals at all organizational levels. • Comfort working within, and demonstrates strong adoption of, established legal processes and technology platforms, including matter management, contract lifecycle management, workflow and reporting tools. • To view our Candidate Privacy Notice for the US, please click here. • Candidate Privacy Notice • click here • To view our Candidate Privacy Notice for the UK, Hong Kong, France and Switzerland, please click here. • click here
Responsibilities
• Draft, review and negotiate various agreements, including term loan and revolving credit facilities, security agreements, collateral documents and guarantees. • Provide legal advice to the SFS team on structuring finance transactions backed by fine art and collectible assets, including collectible cars, for clients in multiple jurisdictions. • Conduct due diligence and facilitate transaction closings. • Contribute subject matter expertise to the development of playbooks, templates, and operational best practices. • Ensure that policies and procedures are followed and that all related documents reflect negotiated terms and comply with applicable laws and regulations. • Partner internally to identify opportunities for process improvement, scalability, and enhanced service delivery. • Lead trainings for business partners on legal issues. • Participate in negotiations with borrowers, outside counsel and counterparties. • Provide additional legal support that the business requires at the direction of the General Counsel.
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