What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fund Formation Attorney position at The PeterSan Group and PeterSan Legal Staffing?
We represent a global investment manager looking to hire an attorney with at 4-8 years of experience to provide legal advice in connection with all aspects of product development, launch and maintenance of private funds, including drafting, reviewing and negotiation of associated documentation.
- Provide advice on structuring and execution of fund investments.
- Draft, review and negotiate advisory and sub-advisory agreements for institutional and intermediary asset management business.
- Draft, review and negotiate vendor, confidentiality and other third party agreements.
- Review and negotiate investment documentation, including brokerage and trading agreements.
Basic Qualifications
- JD with 4-8 years asset management legal experience, including significant experience with fund formation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940 and ERISA.
- Experience with credit funds is a plus. Law firm experience.
- Experience with structuring and execution of fund investments.
- Interest in and ability to work collaboratively in a global organization.
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Law firm experience.