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Job Overview -

Transactional Credit Counsel Compensation:

$250,000-$300,000/year + bonus

Location:

Stamford, CT Schedule:

Monday to Friday (In-Office) Atlantic Group is hiring a Transactional Credit Counsel in Stamford, CT for our client, a growing alternative investment manager. This role will support a broad range of private credit and structured finance transactions, partnering closely with investment professionals and outside counsel on deal execution, documentation, and negotiation. The ideal candidate is a transactional attorney with experience across leveraged lending, structured credit, asset-backed securities, CLOs, secured transactions, restructuring, derivatives, or related credit strategies. Responsibilities as the

Transactional Credit Counsel:

Transaction Execution:

Review, draft, and negotiate legal documentation for credit, financing, and other investment transactions.

Deal Negotiation:

Advise investment professionals on legal and commercial terms while identifying risks and supporting transaction execution.

Legal Coordination:

Collaborate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel throughout transaction structuring, negotiation, documentation, and closing.

Credit Transactions:

Provide legal support across lending, structured finance, securities, and other complex financial transactions.

Investment Support:

Assist with legal matters related to investment activities, funds, and other business initiatives as needed.

Process Improvement:

Identify opportunities to improve legal workflows, transaction documentation, and operational efficiency. Qualifications for the

Transactional Credit Counsel:

Education:

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school is required.

Experience:

2-5 years of transactional legal experience within a law firm, financial services, investment management, or related environment is required.

Transactional Expertise:

Experience supporting lending, credit, financing, securities, or other complex financial transactions is required.

Legal Skills:

Strong contract drafting, review, negotiation, transaction management, and legal analysis skills are required.

Industry Knowledge:

Knowledge of private credit, structured finance, investment management, or alternative investments is preferred.

Skills & Attributes:

Strong judgment, communication, organization, and attention to detail are required, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Application Notice:

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.