Mid-Level Retail Funds Associate

Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP seeks mid-level associates for our Global Funds practice with 2–5 years of experience in forming and operating permanent capital retail investment vehicles such as BDCs and registered funds. Admitted to NY, DC, or CA Bar; positions in New York, Washington, D.C., or San Francisco.

The base salary for associate positions ranges from $225,000 to $435,000, depending on class year, with the firm providing a comprehensive benefits package and equal opportunity

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience with formation and ongoing operation of permanent capital retail investment vehicles (BDCs, registered funds).
• Experience supporting fund boards on governance and compliance under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

Responsibilities

• Advise on formation and ongoing operation of permanent capital funds.
• Support fund boards on governance and compliance matters under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

Skills

Retail funds experience

Education

Bar admission NY/DC/CA

Job description

Overview

• The role involves advising on the formation and ongoing operation of "permanent capital" retail investment vehicles, such as business development companies (BDCs) and registered closed-end funds.
• Responsibilities include supporting fund boards on governance and compliance matters under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

Posting details

Practice Area: Legal Recruiting

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is seeking to hire stellar mid-level associates with retail or registered funds experience for our Global Funds practice. Candidates will be considered for the New York, Washington, D.C., or San Francisco offices. The ideal candidates should have 2 - 5 years of experience with the formation and ongoing operation of “permanent capital” retail investment vehicles, including business development companies (BDCs), registered closed-end funds and similar structures, and experience supporting fund boards on governance and compliance matters under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Interested candidates should be admitted to the New York, D.C., or California Bar and have excellent credentials.

Associate Salary: The base salary for associate positions is $225,000 to $435,000, depending upon class year.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on any category protected by law. Cleary provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified employees to perform the essential functions of their position, provided the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to the Firm.

Cleary provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health care benefits. More information can be found here:

Compensation and Benefits