Corporate Legal Counsel

Värde Partners is a leading global alternative investment firm specializing in credit and credit-related assets. Founded in 1993, the firm has invested through multiple credit cycles, building on its roots in special situations and distressed to invest more than $100 billion across the credit quality and liquidity spectrum in both public and private markets. Värde currently manages over $13 billion in assets with teams in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.Värde seeks to unlock or create value – Värde means value in Swedish – throughout economic and business cycles by applying a careful relative value lens to look for the most attractive opportunities globally across the many markets in which the firm has developed expertise. Those core areas of focus include:● Corporate & Traded Credit: Investments in opportunistic and dislocated traded credit, as well as restructurings and liquidations in corporate, structured product, sovereign, and other credit instruments and related assets.● Real Estate Credit & Assets: Debt and equity investments related to commercial and residential real estate in public markets as well as private credit and asset-level investments in segments such as transportation and infrastructure.● Financial Services: Investments across the capital structure in consumer finance, commercial finance, and other areas related to financial services, including private credit lending, loan portfolio purchases, and private equity.We believe that incorporating varied perspectives, experiences and backgrounds leads to better decisions and, ultimately, more value for our investors. We are intentional about creating a consciously inclusive environment by fostering an open and innovative ecosystem in which our employees are encouraged to bring their ideas to life.Our firm’s core values of Integrity, Excellence, Collegiality, Innovation and Humility are demonstrated in our workplace every day. We consistently align our actions with our commitments, and we hold ourselves to high standards in everything we do. Värde employees are rewarded for their contributions, especially their passion, expertise and ideas. The work environment at Värde is fast-paced and challenging, and all employees are empowered to contribute to the success of the firm.Serve as an internal counsel focused on all legal aspects of the firm’s business. This includes corporate legal work relating to management company operations and capital formation efforts. Responsibilities will include partnering with internal stakeholders and external counsel to lead and advise on a variety of corporate / management company matters as well as the launch and management of the firm’s offerings.Collaborate with senior internal team members to achieve the firm’s business objectives.Strategize with internal stakeholders on legal issues impacting the firm’s platform including transaction-related legal work, fiduciary and conflict matters and other regulatory issues.Work for a global organization that prides itself on integrity and professionalism.Summary of Responsibilities:Report to the Chief Counsel – Global Funds who is a senior member of the legal team with responsibility for a wide-range of legal matters, including management company and corporate matters, counterparty arrangements, and capital formation.Partner with internal stakeholders to structure Värde’s private funds, separately managed accounts, joint ventures and co-investments and to strategize efficient ways of raising capital.Assist senior members of the firm in connection with investment transactions.Provide legal advice and support to the firm’s compliance team on regulatory matters.Actively consult and coordinate with the firm’s business leaders.Anticipate and guard against legal risks affecting Värde’s business .Analyze legal issues for their impact on capital raising activities and strategies.Maintain strong knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements and new regulations related to SEC registered investment advisers.Qualifications:J.D. from an accredited law school with three to five years of experience in-house or at a law firm.Strong knowledge of corporate, securities, and contract law. Experience with the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 strongly preferred. Knowledge of tax law is a plus. Willing to consider candidate with backgrounds in other corporate practice areas with experience from a nationally ranked law firm.Experience advising alternative investment managers and related regulatory compliance issues.Member in good standing of a state bar.Ability to meet the restrictions of SEC rule 206(4)-5 (“Pay-to-Play”).A passion for the alternatives industry and corporate / securities law.Demonstrated ability to provide business-minded, practical legal advice in nuanced circumstances.Ability to effectively manage internal client expectations and numerous competing demands and effectively coordinate and oversee external counsel.Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.Personal characteristics of self-confidence, resourcefulness and adaptability, initiative, detail orientation, self-motivation, discipline, willingness to assume responsibility for decisions and the ability to deal effectively with people in a variety of situations.

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