Associate - Corporate Investment Funds Regulatory

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified Associate for their Corporate Investment Funds Regulatory Practice in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of relevant asset management regulatory experience, with a strong understanding of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Investment Company Act of 1940.

Duties

• Provide legal, regulatory, and compliance advice to investment advisers and financial institutions globally.
• Advise on the formation and management of private equity, credit, hedge, and real estate funds.
• Counsel clients during SEC examinations, investigations, and enforcement proceedings.
• Collaborate with the white collar litigation department on related matters.
• Advise on Investment Company Act issues, including regulatory and structuring matters.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of asset management regulatory experience.
• Strong knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Investment Company Act of 1940.
• Experience in private equity and hedge fund formation is beneficial.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Resources for family building and care.
• Financial planning and savings support.

This large full service international law firm is devoted to providing legal representation of unparalleled quality to their clients and is now one of the world's largest and most successful law firms with nearly 1,000 lawyers. The New York Branchs attorneys have significant client relationships with nearly every investment bank on Wall Street. They offer competitive salaries and have corporate, finance and real estate, tax, environmental, litigation, and international areas of practice. Their work environment embraces the spirit of teamwork and attorneys have a common commitment to quality. Lawyers here are also active participants in local and national organizations committed to enhancing diversity in the legal profession and the business community.