Interim Project Finance Counsel

Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need for a fulltime Interim Project Finance Counsel who can work in the New York Office 4-5 Days Per Week.

Overview:  A Large Global Financial Institution seeks a temporary Project Finacne In-House Financial Services Counsel to assist on Global Transactions.
Company:  Large Global Financial Institution
Experience:  5+ years as in-house counsel and/or in private practice
Location:  NYC Office (4-5 Days per week)
Responsibilities Include:
Transaction Execution

• Support end‑to‑end execution of multiple concurrent transactions to ensure a seamless and coordinated client experience.
• Manage work streams across internal teams (Legal, Risk, Credit,) and external stakeholders (borrower counsel, lenders, advisors).
• Drive transaction timelines, track documentation status, and flag key issues and risks.

• Conduct project-level legal due diligence.
• Support internal credit processes, including risk assessment and evaluation of structural protections.

Commercial Negotiation & Documentation

• Lead commercial negotiations of key legal documents across all three verticals.
• Negotiate and review loan agreements, security documentation, intercreditor agreements, direct agreements, commitment letters, and term sheets.
• Ensure documentation reflects sound risk allocation, commercial objectives, and internal policy requirements.

Client & Pitch Materials

• Prepare client-facing materials including proposals, term sheets, and transaction updates.
• Convert complex legal and commercial issues into clear and compelling client communications.

Senior Management Deliverables

• Lead preparation of materials for senior management discussions, including credit committee memoranda and executive summaries.
• Synthesize legal and commercial considerations into concise, decision-ready documentation.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency across all approval materials.

Qualifications Include:

• J.D. degree and active bar membership (New York preferred or eligibility for in‑house counsel registration).
• 5+ years of experience at a major financial institution or law firm.

Demonstrated expertise with Project Finance, including:

• Draft term sheets, negotiate commercial terms and review trade agreements for commercial transactions, while working with credit risk and legal and clients internally.
• Conduct Project level due diligence and ensuring it reflects the right risk application and commercial terms.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high‑volume environment while maintaining attention to detail and execution quality.