Senior Counsel - Registered Funds

Overview

Dynamic organization with growing legal team.

Hybrid working environment with 4 days in NYC office.

About Our Client

Alternative investment firm.

Job Description Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of agreements with counterparties, including distributors, service providers, fund managers, BDCs, non-traded and private REITs, and other closed-end funds registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
• Draft and review offering documents for registered funds as well as legal documentation for private funds.
• Work closely with regulatory and compliance teams on matters relating to '33 Act and '40 Act.
• Provide legal guidance on the launch and modification of investment products and services.
• Coordinate with external counsel on a range of legal matters, including regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and fund investments.
• Review marketing and disclosure materials to ensure compliance with SEC and FINRA regulations.
• Prepare and assess various legal agreements, including NDAs and commercial contracts.
• Conduct legal research and support special projects as needed.

The Successful Applicant

• JD from top law school with excellent academic credentials and GPA
• Admitted to NY State Bar
• 6+ years of fund formation experience within the registered fund/mutual fund spaces, gained at a top law firm and/or in-house at an asset manager
• Strong knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and FINRA regulations
• Team player
• Excellent communication skills

What's on Offer

• Total compensation range: $475,000-$550,000 (+/- depending on experience)
• Hybrid working environment - 4 days in NYC office
• Competitive base salary
• Bonus
• Equity
• Unlimited PTO and parental leave
• 100% employer paid dental, vision, telemedicine
• 401K match