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Investment Management Paralegal

Morgan Stanley · Boston, MA · 2 wk ago
Finance$70k–$105k/yrFull-time

New Fund Launches/Agreement & Document Production/Maintenance

  • Oversee document checklists, statuses, and due dates.
  • Collect and field legal questions and requests from various working group members.
  • Track and manage comments on draft fund documents (PPMs, LPAs, Sub Docs, etc.).
  • Conduct first-pass legal review on internal committee documents (NPC memos, LEOC decks, etc.).
  • Draft and review MSWM placement agreements with coverage attorney oversight.
  • Cook up and manage matters in Collaborati and other billing platforms.
  • Liaise with law firms to confirm office mapping and billing contacts.
  • Maintain and update Marketing Rule Trackers and other compliance documentation.
  • Manage access permissions and coordinate with compliance/legal teams for rule implementation.

Fund Filings & Regulatory Submissions

  • Prepare and submit SEC Form D filings and Blue Sky renewals.
  • Coordinate EDGAR delegate and administration setup and maintain filing credentials.
  • Track filing deadlines and ensure timely submissions in collaboration with external counsel.

Matter Management & Billing Coordination

  • Set up and manage matters in Collaborati and other billing platforms.
  • Liaise with law firms to confirm office mapping and billing contacts.
  • Monitor invoice submissions and resolve access or setup issues.

Credit Facility Documentation & UCC Filings

  • Review and coordinate execution of UCC-1 and UCC-3 filings.
  • Track amendment terms and renewal dates for credit facilities.
  • Prepare officer certificates and supporting documentation for credit-related transactions.

Ongoing/Ad Hoc Tasks

  • Set up billing matters and initiate PPM budget approval requests.
  • Draft amendments and other one-off documents.
  • Organize shared drive files and keep folders updated.
  • Prepare legal confirm letters for fund auditors with coverage attorney review.
  • Perform first-pass review of marketing materials, co-investment materials, and DDQs.
  • Coordinate signatures and compile final documents.
  • Field inquiries from investor services on transfers.
  • Draft and maintain fund-related summaries and trackers.
  • Aid in documentation and logistics for fund launches and renewals.
  • Support secondees and flexi.

Compliance & Marketing Rule Support

  • Maintain and update Marketing Rule Trackers and other compliance documentation.
  • Manage access permissions and coordinate with compliance/legal teams for rule implementation.

General Resource Management

  • Support secondees and flexi.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or related field.
  • Paralegal certification preferred.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a corporate legal environment.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in legal research tools and software.
  • Ability to work independently.

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