Location: Midtown Manhattan
Compensation: $250K-$350k total compensation
ROLE OVERVIEW
- Work with the Legal Team to review and interpret international, state and federal laws and regulations as well as perform research, provide insight and make recommendations based on best practices
- Provide advice and insight for new fund launches and SPV and other structures
- Draft various investment management documents, NDAs, vendor agreements, and other legal documents
- Assist with KYC reviews
- Work closely with the Client Relationship Group and provide insight and recommendations for new funds, share classes, side letters and new strategies looking to implement
- Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work both independently and in a highly collaborative environment, with good judgment regarding when to elevate issues.
- Provide direct support to the Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel
- Review and respond to legal inquiries raised by business units or departments
- Personal interactions with all levels of the business
Qualifications:
- JD & 2-5 years of investment management legal experience
- Fund Formation experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as negotiation experience.
- Practical experience with legal matters in financial services industry is preferred
- Strong desire to work collaboratively with the team
- Maintains a high standard of professionalism in all dealings with internal staff and any external partners, clients and regulatory agencies
- Problem solving skills and ability to identify and implement appropriate solutions
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently to meet/exceed deadline
- Consistent work ethic through hard work, confidence and effort
- Outstanding attention to detail and strong organization skills
