Counsel

Taylor Root; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root seeks an exceptional attorney to join the legal team as counsel on private funds, SMAs, debt financings, and general corporate matters. The ideal candidate has top-tier law firm experience and a strong understanding of investment management and credit issues.

Reporting to the General Counsel, you will work with portfolio managers, investment professionals, and clients across a broad range of matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor required and bar admission.
• 3–7 years of legal experience; law firm experience required.
• Knowledge of Securities Act of 1933 and Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
• Understanding of hedge fund and private equity structures.
• Strong problem-solving, initiative, and collaborative ability.

Responsibilities

• Support structuring, negotiating, and closing transactions including private funds and debt financings.
• Provide legal advice in connection with existing investments and funds.
• Assist with day-to-day corporate governance and operations matters.
• Develop sophisticated regulatory solutions.
• Participate in strategic initiatives.
• Liaise with external counsel.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting contracts

Investment management knowledge

Problem solving

Independent yet collaborative

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

We are seeking an exceptional attorney to join the legal team to act as counsel with respect to various matters, including private funds, separately managed accounts(“SMAs”), general contract matters, debt financings, and general corporate matters. The ideal candidate will have previously worked at a top law firm. The candidate must demonstrate an understanding of investment management and credit issues, strong structuring, negotiating, drafting, contract interpretation, and other core legal skills. This candidate will report to the General Counsel and work on a wide variety of matters with other members of the legal and compliance team. Given the flat nature of the organization, the individual will also work directly with portfolio managers and other investment professionals, marketing professionals, and clients.

This position presents an opportunity to work in an extremely fast-paced environment on a broad range of challenging legal and business matters. We are looking for a solutions-oriented person who enjoys working in a very collegial atmosphere and the challenge of complex problem solving. This candidate must also possess the financial acumen and experience to quickly understand the commercial dynamics of bespoke products and solutions or have a strong desire to develop such acumen and experience.

There is an expectation that everyone has a “can do” attitude and rolls up their sleeves to perform and engage collectively for the overall success of the business.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Support team in structuring, negotiating, and closing transactions, including private funds, SMAs, and debt financings
• Provide legal advice and counseling in connection with existing investments and funds
• Assist with day-to-day corporate governance and operational matters
• Support team in developing sophisticated regulatory solutions
• Participate in various strategic initiatives
• Liaise with external counsel

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

• Juris Doctor
• 3 to 7 years prior legal experience; law firm experience is required
• Familiarity with the relevant rules and regulations applicable to the firm’s business and activities (e.g., certain provisions of the Securities Act of 1933 and Investment Advisers Act of 1940)
• Understanding of hedge fund & private equity structures
• Strong problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently as well as cooperatively with others
• Mature, confident, and polished individual with strong interpersonal skills
• Innovative, highly organized, proactive, intellectually curious, and solutions-oriented
• Comfortable working in a very fluid environment
• Ability to work diligently and prioritize appropriately in an environment of short deadlines with expectations of accuracy and efficiency
• Ability to grasp new concepts and structures quickly

ADDITIONAL ATTRIBUTES

The following are additional attributes that would be a plus:

• Familiarity with secured and unsecured credit arrangements
• International and/or cross-border experience
• Familiarity with derivatives and hedging transactions