Managing Director, Originations

🕒 July 6

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

👔 Director

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Legalist

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2015

💼 Consulting

🛡️ Insurance

💸 Finance

💰 $100M Venture Round on 2019-09

Consulting • Insurance • Finance

Legalist is a technology-powered investment firm specializing in alternative assets. Founded in 2016 and incubated at Y Combinator, Legalist launched its first fund in 2017. The company manages nearly $1 billion in technology-enabled alternative investments for endowments, foundations, hospitals, insurance companies, and family offices. Legalist employs artificial intelligence to identify investments from public datasets and focuses on providing uncorrelated yield for institutional investors. Their strategies include litigation finance, bankruptcy, and government receivables.

📋 Description

• Source new lending opportunities through direct borrower outreach and referral networks. • Develop relationships with investment banks, commercial banks, private equity sponsors, consultants, accountants, attorneys, and other intermediaries. • Lead initial borrower discussions and determine strategic fit. • Structure financing solutions that satisfy borrower needs while meeting fund investment objectives. • Prepare and negotiate indicative terms, letters of intent, and term sheets. • Maintain an active pipeline of qualified lending opportunities and provide accurate forecasting. • Develop long-term relationships that generate repeat business and referrals. • Work collaboratively with investment professionals to ensure a smooth transition from origination through closing.

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of experience originating commercial lending or private credit transactions. • Demonstrated history of originating loans in the $5 million to $50 million range. • Proven ability to execute a high annual volume of term sheets and maintain a robust pipeline. • Established network of borrower, intermediary, sponsor, and banking relationships. • Strong understanding of credit structures, collateral, loan documentation, and commercial finance. • Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills. • Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with underwriting and portfolio management teams.