Description:
A Private, Independent, Employee-Owned Investment Management Firm is a leading asset manager seeking an Investment Management Attorney to provide advice and support on a broad variety of legal, regulatory and general corporate matters for its institutional asset management business. The position will primarily support a U.S. registered investment adviser/commodities trading adviser with a broad range of strategies (equity, fixed income, multi-asset solutions) and products. This is an exceptional opportunity for a well-rounded investment management attorney who enjoys working in a collegial environment on many different sophisticated matters, wants substantial business team and client contact and is a team player.Responsibilities:
- Structuring, forming, advising and providing ongoing support with respect to all aspects of private funds, including open-ended funds, closed-end funds and funds-of-one
- Advising on the provision of investment advisory services to institutional separate account clients, including negotiating investment advisory agreements
- Advising with respect to the structuring, development and distribution of products and investment vehicles in the U.S. and outside the U.S.
- Negotiating agreements with service providers and counterparties
- Reviewing requests for proposals (“RFPs”), client questionnaires and institutional marketing materials
- Advising on securities and loan trading issues
- Working closely with the Legal and Compliance Department globally as well as other control functions
- Supervising and working effectively with outside counsel
Qualifications:
- At least 3-5 years' experience within large law firm
- Working knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Investment Company Act of 1940, Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and familiarity with ERISA
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior management
- Efficient and resourceful, able to work independently, handling multiple and changing priorities, and meet deadlines
