Description:
Position Overview:Yorkville Advisors Global, LP, a growing investment adviser and affiliated FINRA-registered broker-dealer, is seeking a motivated Associate Counsel with 1–3 years of experience to support the General Counsel across a broad range of legal and compliance matters. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, possess excellent drafting and communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial financial services environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review, negotiate, and approve Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) for the investment banking division in a timely manner.
- Draft and revise employment agreements and related documentation.
- Review and assist with the negotiation of vendor, service, and consulting agreements.
- Maintain, organize, and manage the firm's contract database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
- Coordinate with business units and management to identify and address legal and operational risks.
- Support the General Counsel with general corporate, regulatory, and compliance matters as needed.
- Assist with the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and best practices to support the firm's growth and regulatory obligations.
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 1–3 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in a law firm or in-house environment.
- Familiarity with investment adviser and/or broker-dealer regulatory frameworks (e.g., SEC, FINRA) strongly preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational ability, and judgment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic business environment.
