Senior Counsel, Investment Law

Senior Counsel - LA06AE

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Based in Hartford, Connecticut, the Senior Counsel will be a critical part of a team of attorneys responsible for supporting Hartford Investment Management Company, a registered investment adviser with approximately $108 Billion in assets under management. The Senior Counsel will be responsible for providing advice on a wide range of investment matters, with an emphasis on commercial mortgage lending, real estate equity investments, other real estate and alternative investment transactions and various asset management issues associated with a large real estate portfolio. The Senior Counsel will routinely interact with senior investment professionals within HIMCO, in-house and outside counsel, and other members of The Hartford's Law Department.

• Provide counsel to senior investment professionals on a broad range of legal issues related to investment transactions in a variety of investment sectors and asset classes, principally commercial mortgage lending (including construction lending), real estate equity investments, real estate funds and asset management matters.
• Draft, negotiate, and coordinate application documentation for commercial mortgage loan program and term sheets for joint venture equity investments.
• Negotiate loan and equity investment documentation, and coordinate overall investment closing process, including closing process for third party clients purchasing interests in CMLs.
• Assist with SEC, insurance and banking regulatory matters and maintain knowledge of trends in the industry and familiarity with applicable regulations.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant investment transactional experience, preferably at a top law firm or institutional lender.
• Juris doctorate (J.D.) required; CT Bar license preferred, or must qualify as authorized house counsel in compliance with Connecticut's rules.
• Significant experience in commercial real estate lending (including construction lending), joint venture equity, private real estate funds and other financial/investment transactions.
• Experience in real estate matter workouts and restructurings helpful.
• Innovative and efficient, with ability to interact on a daily basis with seasoned investment professionals and communicate on substantive issues with eye toward potential solutions.
• Self-starter, self-directed, highly motivated, and able to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability and success in an environment with constantly changing priorities.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Sound judgment, risk assessment and decision-making skills.
• Team player with excellent verbal and written communications skills.