Assistant Counsel

Item #: 06892 – Management Confidential, 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 investment documents across all asset classes.
• Review legal matters related to portfolio management.
• Handle several matters concurrently while keeping pace with transaction timing needs.
• Work collaboratively with investment staff and offer pragmatic solutions.
• Communicate effectively with senior legal and business staff orally and in writing.
• Manage outside counsel in a cost-efficient manner.

Requirements

• Admission 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 respect of 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

Salary Range: $165,239 - $208,200

Schedule

• Work Week: Monday - Friday
• Work Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM
• Shift: Day
• Mandatory Overtime: No
• Compressed Workweek Allowed: No
• Telecommuting Allowed: Yes (up to 5 days per pay period after an initial 8-week restriction)
• Travel Percentage: 5%