Legal Counsel

Cardea Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Legal Counsel to join their dynamic team in New York. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with the General Counsel and engage in impactful legal work across the firm's funds business. Ideal candidates will have a JD and 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in private funds or investment management. The firm prides itself on a collaborative culture and offers excellent benefits and a supportive environment to foster professional growth. If you're ready to take your legal career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Employee focused initiatives

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of post JD experience in private funds or investment management.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills required.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate vendor agreements and engagement letters.
• Draft and negotiate side letters with investors.
• Analyze new regulations affecting the business.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Drafting Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Legal Counsel (New York, NY): Our client, an $8B investment manager with a longstanding track record, is seeking an eager and motivated funds attorney to join their thriving team. Reporting into the General Counsel, this new hire will be working with the legal team, supporting the business across the funds business and with new business initiatives.

Key Points:

• Culture is collaborative, supportive, and offers a strong quality of life
• Firm is growing steadily (doubled in AUM over the past 7 years) and will allow this person to continue to build their skill set and their career quickly
• Position will offer exposure to work that will have a big impact across the entirety of the firm and collaborating with a lean team
• Excellent benefits, compensation, and employee focused initiatives

Responsibilities:

• Review and negotiate vendor agreements, engagement letters, and representation letters with internal teams, and other professional services firms
• Draft and negotiate side letters with investors
• Support the firm’s funds by updating PPMs, organizational charts, subscription documents, and IM agreements
• Analyze and prepare summaries of terms regarding underlying fund investments
• Analyze new and existing regulations and laws affecting the business; advise on securities law and regulatory matters associate
• Review and negotiate NDAs with investors and underlying fund managers
• Partner with other business groups on new business and fund initiatives

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of relevant post JD experience, preferably as a private funds or investment management attorney from a reputable law firm; the team is open to various backgrounds as long as there is a deep understanding of private investment funds inclusive of strictly in-house legal experience
• JD required
• Experience with negotiating and drafting complex agreements, fund formation, and regulatory issues relating to private funds and registered investment advisers; demonstrated drafting skills
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen sense of judgement; strong written and verbal communications skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills; must be proactive and a true team player

Job Reference #2960051

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal and Finance

Industries

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals and Financial Services