Investment Funds - Associate

Sidley Austin LLP; Village of Pelham (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP in New York City seeks an attorney focusing on investment fund formation and regulatory matters. You will draft disclosures, negotiate investment management agreements, and interpret the Investment Company Act of 1940 and related rules.

This role offers exposure to high-caliber clients within a collaborative corporate practice, with strong drafting and client-facing responsibilities expected.

Qualifications

• Experience with investment fund formation and related regulations.
• Strong drafting and negotiation abilities for disclosures and agreements.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with partners and clients.

Responsibilities

• Draft disclosures for investment funds and negotiate investment management agreements.
• Interpret applicable regulations including the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Advisers Act.

Skills

Investment funds

Regulatory compliance

Drafting disclosures

Job description

Location

New York City

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

Overview

• The role focuses on investment fund formation and regulation.
• Responsibilities include drafting disclosure and negotiating investment management agreements.
• Involves interpreting applicable regulations, specifically the Investment Company Act of 1940, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and commodity regulation.

Ethan McMahon joined Sidley Austin LLP's New York City office in the Corporate group.

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Yahel Kaplan joined Sidley Austin LLP's New York City office in the Corporate group.

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