Assistant Counsel

Item #: 06892 | Management Confidential | Exempt | Temporary | Full Time

About the Role

Work closely with investment staff on the negotiation and management of investments across all asset classes including public equity, fixed income, real estate, private equity, real assets, absolute return, credit, and opportunistic strategies. Actively participate in the negotiation and/or drafting of all substantive documents and review related legal matters arising in the management of the portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft substantive documents for investments across multiple asset classes.
• Review legal matters related to portfolio management.
• Handle several matters concurrently while meeting transaction timing needs.
• Work collaboratively with investment staff to offer pragmatic solutions.
• Communicate effectively with senior legal and business staff orally and in writing.
• Manage outside counsel in a cost-efficient manner.

Requirements

• Admitted to the New York State Bar.
• Two years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.

Qualifications

• Meaningful investment management law experience, particularly in alternative investments.
• 5+ years of large corporate law firm and/or in-house experience in private investment fund formation and/or mergers and acquisitions.
• Knowledge of fixed income and public equities investments.
• Knowledge of corporate, partnership, and securities law; and ERISA generally.
• Excellent drafting and negotiating skills.
• Experience working on bespoke investment transactions.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Working knowledge of finance and accounting.

Pay

$165,239 - $208,200

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• 5% travel required
• Telecommuting allowed up to 5 days per pay period after an initial 8-week on-site period