Staff Attorney, Private Funds

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staff Attorney - Private Funds at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York assists Partners and Associates in fund formation, document drafting, and closings for private funds.

The role involves reviewing subscription documents, onboarding investors, AML/KYC reviews, and ongoing funds compliance, while supporting a range of agreements and transfer arrangements.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar of the local jurisdiction.
• Transcripts will be required during the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fund formation and document drafting for private funds.
• Review and track investor subscription documents.
• Assist with investor onboarding and fund closings.
• Prepare basic funds-related agreements, including transfer agreements.
• Work with clients and investors on secondary transfers.
• Assist with AML/KYC review and ongoing fund compliance.

Skills

Technical skills

Written & oral communication

Organization & time management

Attention to detail

Education

J.D. from ABA accredited law school

Bar admission in local jurisdiction

Tools

Excel

iManage

Word

Job description

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 and Qualifications

• 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

• Excel
• iManage
• Word

Salary Information

NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $130,000 to $160,000 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.

Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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