Job Overview – Deputy General Counsel:
Join our client’s dynamic legal team as Deputy General Counsel in New York, NY. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer & Global General Counsel, you will oversee a broad range of legal matters, including fund launches, capital raising, and joint ventures. This role requires extensive experience in both law firm and in-house settings, with deep expertise in BDCs, CLOs, and private investment funds.
Total Compensation: $400,000 – $500,000/year (All-In)
Location: New York, NY
Responsibilities as the Deputy General Counsel:
- Fund Launches & Capital Raising: Lead legal efforts in launching new funds (e.g., BDCs, CLOs, commingled funds) and support various capital raising initiatives.
- Product Support & Expansion: Provide legal guidance in expanding and supporting existing investment products.
- Joint Ventures: Structure, manage, and negotiate joint ventures, M&A transactions, balance sheet investments, and other strategic initiatives.
- Investment Team Support: Assist the investment team with private investments and respond to liability management exercises.
- Contract Negotiation: Negotiate a range of agreements, including NDAs, vendor agreements, third-party marketer contracts, and distribution agreements.
- Compliance Advisory: Provide legal counsel to the compliance team, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
Qualifications for the Deputy General Counsel:
- Experience: 10+ years of legal experience, including both law firm and in-house roles, with expertise in BDCs, CLOs, and asset management.
- Education: Strong academic credentials with significant in-house experience at an asset management firm.
- Legal Expertise: Deep knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act, with working knowledge of the Investment Company Act and Securities Act, plus familiarity with U.S. and European investment management regulations.
- Skills: Strong negotiation skills in commercial and operational contracts, with the ability to manage diverse legal matters in a fast-paced environment.
- Licensing: Must be licensed to practice law in New York.
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.