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Senior Director Private Credit

Purpose and Job Summary: The position is a senior member of a 14-person private credit team investing in high yield real estate, infrastructure and public finance opportunities. The Senior Director manages the transaction structuring needs of the investment team and leads work-out situations if they arise. Ideal candidates possess a background in real estate, development and construction financing as well as workouts. The position is in Dallas or New York and reports to the head of the investment team. A hybrid work schedule requires 3 to 4 days in the office per week. This is an opportunity for career growth in asset management and investing, using the candidate's legal background to make an immediate impact while learning new skills in a highly collaborative group. Candidates should possess a desire to build an understanding of credit underwriting, deal origination, and bond trading. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Ability to manage all aspects of private credit transaction structuring, from due diligence through closing and post-closing matters.

Advise on and implement private credit transaction structures. Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks related to existing holdings and new transactions, advising senior leadership on strategies.

Negotiate credit terms and structures with external clients and counterparties.

Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide variety of real estate financing transaction documentation, including (i) loan agreements and bond indentures, (ii) guaranty agreements (payment, construction completion and "bad acts"), (iii) purchase agreements in connection with developer reimbursement financings, (iv) title and survey related documentation, and (v) ancillary loan-related documentation (security agreements, intercreditor agreements, etc.).

Manage workouts of distressed assets in collaboration with external counsel and internal Risk team.

Communicate with investment committees and senior leadership.

Work closely with internal Legal team.

Occasional travel

Education, Skills and Experience: Required:

Solutions-oriented person with the ability to problem solve and think creatively.

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

Minimum 7 years of overall experience, with a minimum of 4 years of experience as an attorney in an Am Law 500 law firm strongly preferred.

In-depth experience leading real estate development/construction financings.

Preferred:

Prior workout experience strongly preferred.

Experience with land-secured municipal bonds and special district financings strongly preferred.

Life at ORIX

We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees and offer a quality, competitive benefits package that provides valuable healthcare and financial protection for our workforce, while emphasizing a healthy work/life balance.

You Time

We want you to have the time needed to recharge and manage life with our competitive vacation policy, floating personal holidays, extensive leave options, our annual observed holidays, and more.

Family Care

Every family has a different journey and ORIX USA Group is proud to offer extensive benefit programs such as: infertility coverage, adoption support, child and elder care, fully paid maternity, and generous parental leave benefits to help you and your families along the way.

Flexible Work Arrangements

ORIX associates enjoy the advantages of our hybrid working model with a 3 day in-office minimum requirement.

ORIX USA is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunities (EEO), and is committed to diversifying its workforce. All employees and applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

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