Assistant Vice President – Counsel

PJT Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus component

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

PJT Partners, based in New York, is looking for a skilled attorney to join our global Legal team. This role demands strong interpersonal and drafting skills, as well as the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will work closely with PJT Park Hill's advisory and placement businesses on various legal and regulatory matters.

Qualified candidates should have 2-5 years of legal practice experience, ideally within financial institutions. Responsibilities will include structuring agreements and providing legal counsel on compliance issues. The position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $185,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years in the practice of law.
• Experience as law firm or internal counsel in financial institutions.
• Preferred experience in Private Funds practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise PJT Park Hill businesses on engagement agreements and compliance.
• Structure commercial arrangements and negotiate contractual provisions.
• Provide legal support for company-wide initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Drafting skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Responsibilities

We are seeking to hire a skilled attorney to join our global Legal team. This role requires an individual who is comfortable working within a fast-paced and energetic environment, possesses strong interpersonal and contractual drafting skills, and is a consummate team player.

This individual will work closely with and advise our PJT Park Hill advisory and placement agent businesses, including working with PJT Park Hill management on various legal and regulatory matters. This is a great opportunity for someone who can work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities include advising our PJT Park Hill advisory and placement agent businesses in connection with:

• Engagement agreements and related client agreements for PJT Park Hill’s private equity, hedge fund, credit, real estate and secondary (GP and LP‑led) capital raising mandates, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating and providing counsel and advice on legal and regulatory provisions as well as the structuring and implementation of commercial terms;

• Structuring commercial arrangements and negotiating the related contractual provisions alongside the PJT Park Hill business teams as well as considering key areas of compliance, such as managing conflicts of interest;

• Interfacing with the Company’s clients and their counsel in connection with legal and regulatory matters relating to their engagement agreements, including U.S. and non‑U.S. securities law exemptions, international fund marketing rules and any related filings and, SEC and FINRA compliance matters.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Advising the PJT Park Hill business regarding applicable policies and procedures of the Company, including regulatory updates applicable to the PJT Park Hill business;

• Providing legal support for and coordination with the Company’s Corporate functions and Company‑wide initiatives, including the review of non‑disclosure agreements and third‑party vendor agreements across all of the PJT Partners businesses;

• Opportunities to work on projects across the PJT Partners businesses, including strategic advisory and restructuring and special situations mandates;

• Coordinating with the Company’s compliance team in matters of joint responsibility.

Qualifications

PJT seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent, and proven self‑starters. In addition, qualified candidates will possess the following:

• 2‑5 years in the practice of law;

• Law firm and/or internal counsel at a financial institution in the private markets business;

• Private Funds practice experience preferred;

• Secondaries experience (GP or LP‑led) a plus;

• Team‑oriented mentality with a strong work ethic and desire to learn;

• Strong negotiation and drafting skills;

• Strong analytical, prioritization and organization skills; and

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Expected annualized base salary of $150,000 to $185,000. This range represents the low and high ends of the expected annualized base salary for this position. The specific base salary received by any employee will be informed by a number of factors, including but not limited to, role level and scope, location, candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills and experience.

Base salary is one component of PJT Partners’ compensation structure. In addition to base salary, PJT Partners’ compensation structure may include additional rewards, incentives and benefits, including but not limited to, a discretionary bonus component.

PJT is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of, and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, medical condition, genetic information or predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other category protected by law. PJT Partners also complies with all applicable laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation of disabilities to applicants. For more information or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

California Applicants: PJT Partners will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable law including, but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and/or Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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