Associate General Counsel - Institutional Asset Management

Responsibilities:

Structuring, forming, advising and providing ongoing support with respect to all aspects of private funds, including open-ended funds, closed-end funds and funds-of-one

Advising on the provision of investment advisory services to institutional separate account clients, including negotiating investment advisory agreements

Advising with respect to the structuring, development and distribution of products and investment vehicles in the U.S. and outside the U.S.

Negotiating agreements with service providers and counterparties

Reviewing requests for proposals (“RFPs”), client questionnaires and institutional marketing materials

Advising on public and private securities and loan trading issues

Working closely with the Legal and Compliance Department globally as well as other control functions

Supervising and working effectively with outside counsel

Qualifications:

At least 8-10 years’ experience, including 5+ years within the fund formation group of a large law firm

Extensive knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and applicability of other regulatory frameworks to private funds, including the Investment Company Act of 1940, Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Commodity Exchange Act (and associated CFTC/NFA issues)

Familiarity with ERISA is preferred

Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task

Ability to communicate effectively with senior management and investment professionals

Efficient and resourceful, able to work independently, handle multiple and changing priorities, and meet deadlines