Assistant General Counsel & Assistant Secretary – Institutional Investments at Northwestern Mutual

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Financial Services, Investment Management, InsuranceIndustries

Requirements

5 to 15 or more years of legal experience in one or more of the following areas: corporate finance, commercial lending, structured finance, private equity, private credit, securities offerings, fund formation, and private fund investment
Bankruptcy and restructuring or M&A experience (preferred)
Ability to analyze a variety of legal issues, synthesize complex information, and provide solution-oriented legal advice to business professionals
Exemplary academic record and Juris Doctorate degree
License to practice law in the State of Wisconsin, or a commitment to become licensed within the first year of employment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Highly analytical and curious mind, creativity, comfort dealing with ambiguity, integrity, high ethical standards, and a positive demeanor
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and contribute effectively in a team environment
Ability to work autonomously and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Keen problem-solving approach using sound legal reasoning and practical business judgment to identify and address risks and achieve balanced results for stakeholders

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice on matters relating to the Company's $350+ billion institutional investment portfolio, comprised of public and private asset classes
Serve as a trusted advisor helping investment professionals review and negotiate complex, multi-million dollar domestic and foreign investments, including First Lien, Second Lien, Senior Unsecured, Unitranche, Mezzanine, HoldCo PIK, Preferred Equity, Common Equity, Structured and Project Finance, Private Credit, Limited Partnerships, and/or Syndicated Bank Loans
Provide legal support for asset management activities, including amendments and waivers, restructurings, bankruptcies, realizations, and regulatory matters
Advise Company leaders and investment professionals on initiatives such as M&A, capital markets transactions, investment fund formations, venture capital investments, joint ventures, management of third-party capital, and other transactional matters
Work collaboratively with team and Department members in a diverse, fast-paced practice

Skills

Corporate Finance

Commercial Lending

Structured Finance

Private Equity

Private Credit

Securities Offerings

Fund Formations

M&A

Capital Markets Transactions

Venture Capital

Joint Ventures

Investment Negotiations

Restructurings

Bankruptcies

Northwestern Mutual

Provides financial security services, and wealth management

About Northwestern Mutual

Northwestern Mutual offers personalized financial planning, life insurance, and investment services, leveraging leading-edge technology to manage over $125 billion in client assets for more than 4.5 million clients.

Milwaukee, WisconsinHeadquarters

1856Year Founded

N/ACompany Stage

Consulting, Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Growing your Career

Compensation & Time Off

Insurance plans

Health Savings Account

Wellness programs & resources

401(k) plan and cash balance contributions

Risks

Fintech platforms like Carefull challenge traditional financial advisory services.

Internal competition may arise from Wellthi's focus on the Black community.

Customer dissatisfaction may grow due to increased retirement age expectations.

Differentiation

Northwestern Mutual maintains the highest financial strength ratings in the industry.

The company launched 'The Great Realization' campaign to refocus customer priorities.

Northwestern Mutual offers a unique Long-Term Advantage product with life insurance benefits.

Upsides

The aging population increases demand for retirement planning and long-term care solutions.

Partnerships with tech firms enhance Northwestern Mutual's data analytics capabilities.

Digital transformation in insurance leads to more personalized customer experiences.

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