Managing Director, Originations

Legalist

Managing Director, Originations responsible for sourcing and term sheet lending opportunities for lower middle-market companies, developing relationships and leading financing solutions.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Source new lending opportunities through direct borrower outreach and referral networks.
Develop relationships with investment banks, commercial banks, private equity sponsors, consultants, accountants, attorneys, and other intermediaries.
Lead initial borrower discussions and determine strategic fit.
Structure financing solutions that satisfy borrower needs while meeting fund investment objectives.
Prepare and negotiate indicative terms, letters of intent, and term sheets.
Maintain an active pipeline of qualified lending opportunities and provide accurate forecasting.
Develop long-term relationships that generate repeat business and referrals.
Work collaboratively with investment professionals to ensure a smooth transition from origination through closing.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience originating commercial lending or private credit transactions.
Demonstrated history of originating loans in the $5 million to $50 million range.
Proven ability to execute a high annual volume of term sheets and maintain a robust pipeline.
Established network of borrower, intermediary, sponsor, and banking relationships.
Strong understanding of credit structures, collateral, loan documentation, and commercial finance.
Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with underwriting and portfolio management teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Source new lending opportunities through direct borrower outreach and referral networks.
Develop relationships with investment banks, commercial banks, private equity sponsors, consultants, accountants, attorneys, and other intermediaries.
Lead initial borrower discussions and determine strategic fit.
Structure financing solutions that satisfy borrower needs while meeting fund investment objectives.
Prepare and negotiate indicative terms, letters of intent, and term sheets.
Maintain an active pipeline of qualified lending opportunities and provide accurate forecasting.
Develop long-term relationships that generate repeat business and referrals.
Work collaboratively with investment professionals to ensure a smooth transition from origination through closing. 🎯 Requirements
10+ years of experience originating commercial lending or private credit transactions.
Demonstrated history of originating loans in the $5 million to $50 million range.
Proven ability to execute a high annual volume of term sheets and maintain a robust pipeline.
Established network of borrower, intermediary, sponsor, and banking relationships.
Strong understanding of credit structures, collateral, loan documentation, and commercial finance.
Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
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Hard Skills & Tools

Commercial LendingPrivate Credit TransactionsLoan DocumentationFinancing Solutions StructuringTerm Sheet PreparationCredit AnalysisForecastingPipeline ManagementCollateral AssessmentInvestment Objectives Alignment

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementNegotiationCollaborationIndependent WorkCommunication