A financial services company in New York City is looking to fill an immediate need with the addition of a new Contract Attorney to their staff.
Responsibilities:
The Attorney will:
- Advise on 40 Act issues applicable to strategic initiatives, including adviser and fund structures
- Conduct statutory and regulatory analysis, and apply legal expertise to guide decision-making
- Provide legal advice and support with respect to the build-out of the alternative asset management business, including the reactivation of Advisers Act registration and compliance framework
- Advise on regulatory filings, assist with drafting and maintenance of compliance framework and manuals
Qualifications:
- JD from an accredited law school required, member in good standing with the NY State Bar Association
- At least 7-8 years of relevant experience at a top-tier law firm, in-house at an alternative investment manager/adviser (preferably within a bank or bank-affiliated entity in the United States) and/or at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
- Fluent in the 40 Act and Advisers Act; deep understanding of 33 and 34 Acts and other applicable laws and regulations.
- Has experience with private fund structures and laws and regulations governing private funds and managers
- Comfortable with complex, multijurisdictional issues
- Client management skills
- Pragmatic, risk-based decision-making
- Multi-tasking
