Description:

Position Overview:
You will report to A Global Private Markets Firm's Chief Legal Officer and will engage in a broad range of general corporate and securities law matters as well as litigation management and insurance management. You will have managerial responsibilities for up to two attorneys and a paralegal, depending on your level of experience.

Essential Job Functions:
You will work with senior management as well as the corporate finance and accounting, internal audit, tax, compliance, corporate communications, investor relations and human resources teams to advise on a range of matters, including:

U.S. Securities Act and Exchange Act reporting
Public company compliance-related matters, including management of relevant policies and procedures
Board of directors and committee matters, including serving as assistant corporate secretary to A Global Private Markets Firm and a number of its subsidiaries
Investor relations and corporate communications matters
Securities issuances and other corporate finance transactions; equity-related plans and related matters
Corporate development and mergers & acquisitions; formation of new corporate entities in various jurisdictions, including outside the United States
Review/negotiation of a range of commercial agreements
Management of litigation matters and disputes
Management of intellectual property (trademark) portfolio and related matters
Management of corporate insurance matters
Oversight of one attorney handling labor & employment matters and another attorney handling general corporate matters, as well as a paralegal

Qualifications:

Four-year college degree and law degree from a top-tier accredited U.S. law school
Approximately 7 to 12 years of large law firm and in-house legal experience
Depth in counseling public companies with respect to U.S. securities laws/regulations and corporate governance matters
Broad-based corporate law experience, preferably including within an in-house environment

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Flourish in a challenging and fast-paced environment with frequent shifts in priorities as business needs dictate
Approach work strategically, considering process improvements and focusing on the important and not only on the immediate
Adaptability and flexibility to work on a variety of matters, including those of first impression
Utilize effective organizational and time management skills to maintain a commitment to quality and attention to detail; ensure that all work is completed accurately and on time
Foster a sense of teamwork, assisting others when needed/required; work collaboratively with other legal and compliance team members to share best practices, provide coverage, etc.
Professionally communicate with all levels of staff and external stakeholders, including board members
Strong sense of integrity, behaving consistently with expressed values and ethical principles of A Global Private Markets Firm
Focus on specific goals and demonstrate a sense of personal growth, accountability and urgency for achieving results