About Delphos
For over 35 years, we have tackled the toughest deals with creativity and expertise, structuring transactions across 80+ frontier markets that meet the impact and business objectives of project sponsors, private-sector investors, and development agencies. Delphos is the definitive source for arranging innovative financial solutions for development companies and projects. We specialize in raising long-term, competitively priced capital for corporates, fund managers, developers, SMEs, sovereigns, and entrepreneurs around the world. Since 1987, we have arranged more than $20 billion in development finance to support the efforts of over 1,200 companies. We tap into the resources of more than 350 government agencies and multilateral organizations worldwide to help clients realize their international business goals and have sustainable impact. In addition to our capital raising efforts, Delphos provides market-leading transaction advisory and investment/risk management consulting services to government and private sector clients across multiple industries.
Role Overview
Delphos is seeking a highly skilled Finance Lawyer to provide expert legal advice and support on a wide range of financing and transactional matters. The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex financing agreements, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and supporting business operations through strategic legal guidance. Experience in leveraged finance, high yield, lending, or capital markets is essential.
This role is based in Milan, Italy. We welcome applications from candidates already located in Milan or those willing to relocate. An attractive compensation package is offered.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad spectrum of financing agreements, including leveraged finance, high yield, lending, and capital markets documentation.
- Support due diligence processes in financing transactions and advise on legal risks.
- Assist in structuring, negotiating, and closing financing transactions.
- Liaise with external counsel and regulatory authorities as needed.
- Conduct legal research and analysis on complex legal issues.
- Stay informed about changes in relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting financing and transactional practice areas, and advise accordingly.
- Handle other legal matters and projects as assigned by senior management.
- Collaborate with outside counsel as and when required.
Requirements
- As a guide, 3–5 years of experience in finance law, though if you believe you are a strong fit for this role, we encourage you to apply regardless.
- Demonstrable experience in leveraged finance, high yield, lending, or capital markets.
- Cross-border transactional experience.
- Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Full business proficiency in English.
Preferred Qualifications- Training and or experience at a US or UK law firm or bank.
- Experience with asset-backed finance, securitisation, secured lending, and/or financial guarantees is appreciated.
- Emerging markets experience.
- Common law qualification.
Statement of Non-Discrimination
Delphos is strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff. Delphos does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, or ethnicity.
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