FID Secured Lending, Structure and Execution Lawyer (ABS) - Vice President

Position Description The FID Secured Lending Group ("FSL") is currently seeking a Structure and Execution Management lawyer to work on all aspects of executing secured financing transactions involving a broad array of asset classes, including esoteric ABS (data centers, fiber optic cable, whole business, net lease), unsecured consumer loans, transportation or other asset types and various forms of receivables. This includes working with bankers/originators, syndication and asset management teams, internal constituents in credit, legal, compliance, tax and accounting policy divisions and supervising outside counsel to help structure and execute transactions. Primary Responsibilities Manage legal and documentation issues that arise in connection with FSL transactions Advise on structure of lending transactions, taking into account legal, franchise, regulatory, tax and other considerations Identify, evaluate, and mitigate legal risks associated with collateral assets, lien perfection, and enforceability of security interests Work closely with external counsel to prepare transaction documentation (repos, credit agreements, security agreements, servicing agreements, indentures, offering memorandums, NPAs, etc.) Draft, review and negotiate term sheets, engagement letters and NDAs Work closely with internal counsel to manage legal risks for FSL transactions Lead documentation negotiations with clients Liaise with various internal functions to facilitate funding of loans and settlement of transfers Work with securitization/syndication teams to facilitate exit Additional responsibilities: Prepare material for and present to internal committees, FSL senior management, internal audit and regulators Maintain documentation precedents and templates Maintain best practices and internal policies and procedures Skills Required JD and admitted to the bar in any state 5+ years of experience in lending, corporate and/or capital markets experience at a major law firm or a large financial institution Great familiarity with structured finance and secured lending transactions Commercially driven Excellent verbal and written skills and ability to communicate with senior management and clients Ability to build effective working relationships and interact confidently with senior management and cross-functional teams Proven leadership ability to manage and deliver on multiple projects under time pressure Sound judgment and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment Commercially minded and comfortable operating in a business-facing, fast-paced deal environment Equal Employment Opportunity Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents. Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo. #J-18808-Ljbffr