Tax Counsel – Asset Based Finance

The Role

This is a full-time role based in New York. As Tax Counsel – Asset Based Finance, you will be a part of the global Tax Team, leading the tax and structuring workstreams for Asset Based Finance (ABF) transactions and platform. The Tax Team is responsible for structuring investments to maintain capital efficiency, manage tax risk and comply with global tax reporting obligations. As a member of this team, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day transactional tax matters related to ABF transactions working integrally with the ABF investment team, Core Platform, and external service providers, reporting to Sixth Street’s Director of Tax and Deputy Director of Tax.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist with negotiating and overseeing tax aspects of ABF investments, which may include credit facilities; broadly syndicated debt offerings and private placements; complex platform equity investments;  residential and commercial mortgage-backed investments; whole-loan sales; asset pools and forward flow arrangements; securitizations for various asset classes including consumer, specialty and commercial lending; joint ventures; and various other types of asset-based finance transactions
• Advise on tax and structure considerations applicable to asset-based finance transactions, including the characterization of debt instruments, loan origination considerations, ECI considerations relating to committed and uncommitted forward flows, dealer considerations, REIT and REMIC qualifications and grantor trust/partnership classification of securitization vehicles
• Develop and document processes and procedures related to Sixth Street’s preferred practices and tax positions; leverage technology tools and AI to systematize processes and guidelines
• Assistance with tax considerations related to managing existing ABF investments, including exiting investments, loan modifications, refinancings, restructurings and workouts
• Review and advise on tax considerations in transaction documentation for ABF investments, including credit agreements, indentures, joint venture and partnership agreements and purchase and forward flow agreements
• Work with external advisors on tax due diligence and help teams assess tax risks
• Drive deal execution, including coordination with the ABF investment team and Sixth Street Core on ABF structure implementation, entity formation, and transaction documentation and work through operational and accounting nuances of transactions
• Understand implications of ABF transactions on Sixth Street’s fund and investor covenants and obligations
• Work closely with Sixth Street’s Tax Reporting team to ensure tax reporting is considered and reporting reflects intended tax and structure for all ABF investments
• Manage outside counsel relationships and partner with outside counsel in connection with the foregoing; be a steward of investor capital
• Monitor changes to tax reporting laws, rules and regulations applicable to existing and future Sixth Street funds and help assess the potential impact on Sixth Street’s ABF transactions
• Translate complicated tax concepts into commercial language and actionable items to the ABF investment team
• Work closely with stakeholders across the ABF business and Sixth Street including investment professionals, the Core team, including members of the Legal team, in connection with the foregoing.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess specific focus or understanding of tax rules for ABF, structured finance and securitizations with a minimum of 6 years tax experience at a reputable law firm or a nationally recognized accounting firm. (In-house candidates from comparable roles will also be considered)
• Candidates should have broad familiarity with complex financial transactions and tax structures for financings, securitizations, joint ventures and other complex financial transactions
• Experience working across asset classes including residential mortgages, consumer (e.g., credit cards, student loans, auto loans, etc.) commercial, real estate, and others.
• An in-depth understanding of the ECI rules (e.g., loan origination and dealer considerations) relating to complex financial transactions
• Candidates should possess strong tax technical abilities and demonstrate thoughtful judgment in interpreting tax concepts to real-world matters and practical implications
• Ideal candidates will possess experience with alternative investment funds and nuances of broad investor considerations
• Ability to multi-task and maintain composure in a high-volume environment
• Ability to communicate complex tax concepts into commercial terms for teams
• Ability to think strategically about process and procedure implementation as part of a dynamic business

What We Value

• Highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and team-oriented candidates with strong problem-solving skills
• Commercial and results orientation
• Team orientation and influencing skills
• High Trust and Integrity
• Strategic / Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Strong combination of organizational and interpersonal/communication skills
• Self-motivated who can work autonomously on tasks while communicating as part of a broader team
• Strong sense of urgency; ability to execute quickly and efficiently with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Structured problem solver able to synthesize sophisticated information from a variety of sources, including risk assessment, into implementable recommendations and solutions
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and locations
• Strong prioritization and project management skills
• Comfort working in a high growth, iterative environment

Certification

• The candidate should be a licensed attorney.

Compensation

The base salary for this position is expected to be between $225,000 and $250,000. The base salary offered to the selected candidate will be commensurate with a candidate’s relevant experience and other qualifications for the position, as determined by Sixth Street in its sole discretion.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and a competitive benefits package. Benefits offered currently include health, life, long-term and short-term disability insurance and a 401(k) plan. In addition, this role is eligible for paid public holidays (NYSE calendar), paid sick days pursuant to local laws, and additional reasonable time off subject to manager approval.

If a job offer is extended for a location other than New York, the salary range may differ based on the location.

About Sixth Street

Founded in 2009, Sixth Street is a leading global investment firm dedicated to developing themes and offering solutions to companies across all stages of growth.

Our firm is designed for cross-platform collaboration at scale: we build businesses, invest for growth, acquire assets, provide direct financing, identify value in public markets, purchase royalty streams, and regularly develop first-of-their-kind structures to meet the strategic objectives of management teams.

We do all this globally and as one unified team of investment and control-side professionals working on behalf of our institutional investors and their beneficiaries around the world.

We believe adhering to our core values is a competitive advantage. Everyone on our team contributes their perspectives and expertise to help us solve complex challenges and get to the right answer. At Sixth Street, the best idea wins.

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Sixth Street is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, genetic history, marital status, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic predisposition, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Sixth Street will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.   

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