Associate Attorney needed for New York City office

Job Overview:

A law firm seeks an experienced and highly skilled associate attorney to join its investment management team in New York City, NY. This role involves direct client contact, business development, and advising on matters related to the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience, outstanding academic credentials, and strong communication skills.

Job Description:

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and advice on matters related to the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
• Advise clients on compliance with federal securities laws, particularly for registered funds employing alternative investment strategies such as interval funds, tender offer funds, and Business Development Companies (BDCs).
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents and agreements pertinent to investment management activities.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex regulatory issues affecting investment companies and advisers.
• Engage in direct client contact to understand their needs, provide solutions, and build lasting relationships.
• Participate in business development activities to attract new clients and retain existing ones.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and legal professionals to ensure comprehensive client service.
• Prepare deal sheets and maintain detailed records of transactions and client interactions.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in relevant laws and regulations to ensure compliance and provide current advice to clients.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in a comparable law firm environment, focusing on investment management and securities law.
• Demonstrated expertise in matters relating to the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
• Proven track record of advising on registered funds employing alternative investment strategies, such as interval funds, tender offer funds, and BDCs.
• Strong business development acumen with the ability to attract and retain clients.
• Relevant Bar admission (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly).
• The deal sheet highlights significant transactions and legal work.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Outstanding academic credentials.

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly).

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
• High level of professionalism and strong ethical standards.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficient in legal research tools and technology.

Job Location:

• New York City, NY

One of the nation's leading law firms, it has a team of 650 attorneys that serves clients in the area of corporate, financial services, intellectual property, litigation, private equity, products liability, mass torts, real estate, REITs, and real estate capital markets. A hard-driving, entrepreneurial, and dynamic group, it seeks to hire individuals who possess the intellect, personality, imagination, and motivation to accept responsibility for the legal affairs of the firm's clients, and treat them as their own. The cornerstones of this firm are world-class training and professional development, its commitment to diversity, a robust pro bono initiative, and contacts. An Equal Opportunity Employer, its hiring policy has been, and will continue to be, nondiscriminatory.