Associate General Counsel (Funds Attorney) - Atlantic Group : Job Details

• Location: New York, NY
• Type: Perm (Contingency)
• Job #40873
• Salary: $500,000

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 Groupwill keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.