Title: Legal Counsel

Job Overview: Our client, a dedicated emerging investment manager with $6B in AUM, is seeking an experienced private funds attorney to cover a wide spectrum of responsibilities.

Highlights:

• This hire will report directly to the Chief Legal Officer and work along with other members of the Legal team.
• Opportunity to join a team of seasoned investment professionals who have extensive experience in emerging markets.
• The firm integrates ESG factors into its investment process, demonstrating a commitment to responsible investing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Onboarding & Fund Creation : Manage the structuring, launch, and documentation of new investment funds/products, including offering documents, partnership agreements, and side letters.
• Legal Advice : Provide legal counsel on the offering and operation of investment funds, managed accounts, and compliance with domestic and international securities laws.
• Contract Negotiation : Draft and negotiate investment advisory, sub-advisory, placement agent, and marketing agreements.
• Marketing & Proposals : Review and assist with marketing materials and responses to RFPs.
• Portfolio Investment Support : Assist with portfolio transactions (e.g., direct lending, special situations) and optimize investment structures with internal and external stakeholders.
• Business & Operations Support : Help with strategic initiatives, new business lines, and third-party vendor agreements.
• Regulatory & Compliance : Advise on regulatory developments, working with CLO, CCO, and external counsel on global investment management challenges.

Qualifications:

• At 3-6 years’ experience in the private funds or investment management practice of an AmLaw 100 law firm or in-house at a large asset management company.
• Ability to identify legal and business issues and communicate decision points to management effectively and clearly.
• Strong writing skills, including an outstanding ability to draft agreements and legal memoranda.
• Outstanding organizational skills, including prioritization andfollow-up; ability to manage outside counsel and internal stakeholders on complex matters.
• A proven ability to multi-task and work both independently and as a team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented and thoughtful