Private Funds Staff Attorney

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm seeks a Private Funds Staff Attorney in New York. This role involves drafting documents, assisting with fund matters, and ensuring compliance with AML and KYC reviews. Ideal candidates will have a J.D. and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a J.D. degree and local bar admission.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fund formation and document drafting.
• Review and track investor subscription documents.
• Manage fund closings.

Skills

Strong technical and computer skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong organization and time management skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Strong attention to detail

Education

J.D. from ABA accredited law school

Admission to bar of local office jurisdiction

Tools

Excel

iManage

Word

Job description

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Private Funds Staff Attorney

Apply remote type Hybrid locations New York, NY time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R-2025-33

The Staff Attorney - Private Funds will assist Associates, Counsel, and Partners in various funds matters, including reviewing and preparing documents and agreements for fundraising, secondary transfers, and ongoing fund maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fund formation and document drafting for a range of private fund clients
• Review and track investor subscription documents
• Assist with investor onboarding
• Manage fund closings
• Prepare basic funds-related agreements, including transfer agreements
• Work with clients and investors to process and close secondary transfers
• Compile key documents including master side letters and most favored nation clause compendiums
• Assist with AML and KYC review and compliance
• Assist with ongoing fund and compliance work
• Other tasks as needed

Education
Required
• J.D. from ABA accredited law school
• Admission to bar of local office jurisdiction

• Transcripts will be required during the recruitment process

Skills & Experience
Required
• Strong technical and computer skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and demands on time
• Strong attention to detail
Preferred
• Knowledge of Excel, iManage, Word

Salary Information

NYOnly: The estimated base salary range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000 at the time of posting.

The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.

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