VP, Corporate Counsel, Restructuring

Job Classification:

Corporate - Legal and Compliance

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Are you a legal expert specializing in bankruptcy and restructuring?

PGIM, Inc. is looking for an experienced restructuring attorney with asset management and securities experience to support PGIM Fixed Income (the public fixed income asset management unit within PGIM, Inc.) The successful candidate will be based in Newark, N.J. and will join a team of lawyers supporting PGIM Fixed Income’s asset management business.

The current EWA for this position is Hybrid and requires on-site presence on a reoccurring basis as determined by the business. We will provide additional details relative to the specific number of days you are expected to be on-site.

What you can expect:

• Advise on complex bankruptcy and restructuring matters, including restructuring strategy for U.S. and foreign in-court and out-of-court restructurings.
• Advise on multiple applicable legal and regulatory requirements arising in distressed situations and restructurings, with a particular focus on those relating to PGIM Fixed Income’s asset management business.
• Advise on committee and ad hoc group formation and retention of outside counsel.
• Advise on debt finance and lending transactions as the need arises.
• Collaborate with investment and business professionals.

What you’ll need:

• Relevant and sophisticated law firm or in-house experience in bankruptcy and restructuring (4-7 years).
• Knowledge of U.S. securities laws (including the Investment Advisers Act and the Investment Company Act).
• Knowledge of ERISA, corporate governance, cross-border and international matters is desirable.
• Stellar project management skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and operate independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent judgment, including the ability to provide pragmatic advice and raise issues when appropriate.
• Ability to collaborate with clients, colleagues and corporate partners at all levels, including senior management.
• Admitted to practice in N.J. (or be able to obtain N.J. in-house counsel license as required).

It’d be a plus if you had:

• Asset Management experience

Prudential welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

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What we offer you:

• Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave
• Retirement plans:
• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%)
• Company-funded pension plan
• Wellness Programs to help you achieve your wellbeing goals, including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs
• Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
• Tuition Assistance to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree, many accredited certificate programs, and industry designations.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.

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