Msim- Emerging Markets Debt- Transaction Counsel

Morgan Stanley UK

Base: $125,000 to $250,000 py; bonus/equity: commi...
Sovereign debt documentation analysis
Corporate credit deal negotiation
Investment thesis alignment with legal terms
The role provides dedicated legal and structuring support across sovereign and corporate credit investments in emerging and frontier markets

Job Summary

  • The role provides dedicated legal and structuring support across sovereign and corporate credit investments in emerging and frontier markets.
  • Candidates must possess a J.D. from an accredited law school and be a member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar.
  • Morgan Stanley offers comprehensive employee benefits, opportunities for internal mobility, and a culture committed to diversity and inclusion.

Matching Summary

The role provides dedicated legal and structuring support across sovereign and corporate credit investments in emerging and frontier markets.

Salary

Base: $125,000 to $250,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: Commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages; Benefits: Comprehensive employee benefits and perks

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Sovereign debt documentation analysis
  • Corporate credit deal negotiation
  • Investment thesis alignment with legal terms
  • External counsel management
  • Distressed restructuring experience

Nice-to-have

  • Foreign language skills
  • Intellectual curiosity about frontier markets
  • Experience with insurance structures
  • Strong bias toward practicality

Key Requirements

  • J.D. from accredited law school
  • Member in good standing of U.S. state bar
  • Meaningful transactional law experience
  • Direct exposure to sovereign debt documentation
  • Familiarity with New York or English law frameworks

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