Job Overview – Associate General Counsel (Funds Attorney):
Step into a key role as an Associate General Counsel with our client, based in either New York City or Greenwich, CT. In this full-time role, you’ll oversee fund-related legal matters, ensure compliance, and provide legal guidance across various investment vehicles, collaborating with the General Counsel and internal teams.
Total Compensation: $500,000 – $600,000/year (All-In)
Location: New York, NY or Greenwich, CT
Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)
Responsibilities as the Associate General Counsel (Funds Attorney):
- Fund Agreements: Work independently or with outside counsel to prepare, review, and negotiate all fund-related agreements, including PPMs, IMAs, subscription documents, and LLC/partnership agreements.
- Oversight: Manage corporate, investment management, and fund-related legal matters, ensuring all agreements and processes comply with applicable regulations.
- Offshore Governance: Oversee offshore fund governance, drafting board materials and minutes as required.
- Compliance: Collaborate with the Chief Compliance Officer on fund regulatory filings and support the firm’s compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
- Collaboration: Provide legal support and guidance to the Investment, Operations, Tax, Accounting, and Marketing teams, ensuring all legal needs are met.
- Entity Management: Work with the in-house paralegal to manage the firm’s legal entities, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
Qualifications for the Associate General Counsel (Funds Attorney):
- Education: Law degree with strong academic credentials.
- Experience: 5-10 years of Legal experience in a Law Firm or In-House, with extensive expertise in Fund Formation and Investment Products.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Expertise in the Investment Advisers Act, Investment Company Act, UCITS, and CFTC/NFA rules.
- Global Compliance: Familiarity with ERISA, Bank Holding Company Act, AIFMD, and AML/KYC regulations.
- Skills: Strong analytical, judgment, and project management skills, with a collaborative mindset.
- Initiative: Ability to manage fund-related matters independently and work with outside counsel as needed.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.