Assistant General Counsel

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for non-40 Act registered fund products, including private funds, institutional separate accounts, and non-U.S. offerings.
• Support the Company’s international business, including distribution arrangements and coordination with non-U.S. counsel.
• Review and assist with private fund offering documents, subscription materials, and investor side letters.
• Affiliate with institutional client matters, including review of investment management and advisory agreements.
• Provide legal review of third party vendor contracts and NDAs.
• Provide assistance during SEC, FINRA and other regulatory examinations.
• Support legal department projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate or Master of Laws degree from accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar and willingness to be licensed in New Mexico.
• 4-8 years of private practice, asset management or government agency experience working with the Adviser’s Act and/or the Investment Company Act.
• Strong working knowledge of securities laws, investment regulations, and compliance requirements in the asset management industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
• Sound judgment and strategic thinking with a keen attention to detail.
• Willingness to address a range of tasks with dedication, focus and optimism.

Job Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer 401(k) safe harbor and profit-sharing contributions.
• Work/life programs such as flexible work arrangements, flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, employee assistance program, education reimbursement program.
• Community involvement opportunities.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity or protected veteran status.