Senior Fund Counsel

Job Description

Our client is an established elite global alternative investments Fund. The Attorney / Legal counsel would contribute to and/or be responsible for the following areas and will have proximity to the leadership team:

Responsibilities:

The primary role of the Fund Attorney will be to advise firm leadership and other key stakeholders on legal issues relating to Private Equity, Credit and Real Assets Investments activity and other legal considerations in the US and abroad, including:

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• Advising on legal issues related to our fund formation (private fund offerings, both open-ended and closed-ended), fundraising, investment strategy, portfolio management, compliance, governance, etc.
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• Drafting private offerings across various investment types and advising leadership on regulatory and legal issues related to a registered investment adviser, with respect to Advisers Act and federal laws.
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• Managing arbitration, disputes and claims involving our funds, portfolio companies and counterparties
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• Providing structuring and regulatory advice with respect to the launching of offshore (Luxembourg and Cayman Islands) funds.
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• Providing legal guidance to internal stakeholders and portfolio companies
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Qualifications:

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• JD and an outstanding record of achievement from a top-tier law school
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• Member of the NY Bar
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• 5-10 YOE in Fund Formation in BigLaw
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• Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
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• Sense of urgency; ability to meet deadlines and communicate with stakeholders
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• Strong communication, confidence, and ability to talk with external and internal stakeholders who are not legal professionals
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• Adaptability and willingness to grow, learn, and an insatiable sense of intellectual curiosity
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• Strong business acumen
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