Job Description
An established global investment management firm is seeking a talented and motivated Attorney to join its Legal Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and intellectually rigorous in-house legal and compliance environment. The role involves providing legal counsel on the implications of operating a global investment management business and offers meaningful exposure and training to a broad range of legal, regulatory, and transactional matters.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide legal counsel to front and back office personnel on a variety of legal and regulatory matters.
- Draft, review, and assist in the preparation of client-related disclosures and documentation, including private fund offering documents, separate account agreements, and other investor-facing materials.
- Draft, review, and negotiate trading-related agreements, including counterparty and other transaction documentation.
- Partner with the Compliance Department to support the firm's compliance program in accordance with regulatory requirements of the SEC, CFTC, and other regulatory bodies.
Qualifications
- J.D. from a top-tier law school and active bar membership in good standing.
- 3-8 years of experience at a major law firm, preferably with a focus on corporate transactions, capital markets, fund formation or investment funds.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. securities laws and the regulatory landscape affecting investment managers.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong analytical and organizational abilities.
- Highly motivated, intellectually curious, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
This position offers a unique opportunity to expand your legal expertise across a broad array of issues related to capital markets, fund formation, trading, and investment management.
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