Investment Funds, Registered Funds/BDC Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm seeks an experienced Investment Funds, Registered Funds, and BDC Associate Attorney to join its dynamic team in New York City. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of investment funds practice experience, focusing on registered funds and business development companies (BDCs).

Duties:

• Advise on the formation, structuring, and operational matters of open-end funds (including ETFs) and closed-end funds across various asset classes.
• Provide counsel on business development company (BDC) matters, including ongoing operational and reporting obligations for private, non-traded, and publicly traded BDCs.
• Handle underwriter representations and capital markets transactions related to investment funds and BDCs.
• Assist in governance-related compliance and regulatory issues about registered funds and BDCs.
• Conducted legal research, drafted memoranda, and provided strategic advice to clients on complex legal issues.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience as an associate in an investment funds practice at a reputable global law firm.
• Proven experience advising on investment funds' formation, structuring, and operational aspects, including ETFs and closed-end funds.
• Specific expertise in advising on business development company (BDC) matters, including operational and reporting requirements.
• Experience with underwriter representations and capital markets transactions related to investment funds and BDCs.
• Familiarity with governance-related compliance and regulatory matters concerning registered funds and BDCs.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Bar in New York or eligibility for prompt admission.
• Additional certifications related to investment funds or securities law (preferred).

Skills:

• Outstanding analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

This New York law firm has practice areas that are grouped into six broad categories: bankruptcy, intellectual property, interdisciplinary, litigation, tax & planning and transactional. They have offices located throughout the world and pride themselves on their ability to obtain cost-effective results in complicated litigation, intellectual property and transactional matters. This firm has a stellar reputation as trial lawyers and has represented many major national and international clients. This firms strength and reputation is built upon their strong foundation of ingenuity and leadership. They offer market salaries and have a comfortable work atmosphere.