Business Law/Investment Management Senior Counsel or Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a transactional associate with at least three years of experience or a senior counsel with at least eight years of experience to join the investment management team in Phoenix, AZ. The candidate should have experience in investment management matters, including regulatory compliance, institutional investor representation, and private fund formation.

• Duties
• Advise on investment adviser, investment company, and broker-dealer regulatory compliance.
• Assist in the formation of private funds and institutional investor representation.
• Engage in transactions within the investment management sector.
• Collaborate with legal and non-legal professionals on various projects.

• Requirements
• Minimum of three years of experience for associates; eight years for senior counsel.
• Proven experience in investment management and corporate transactions.
• Excellent academic credentials and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative abilities.

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

• Certifications
• Admission to the state bar where the position is located.

• Skills
• Proficiency in investment management regulatory frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities.

• Benefits
• Paid time off.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life and disability insurance.

This very large firm handles virtually all types of litigation and transactional law. They have several offices across the United States, and they have been a legal powerhouse in the Midwest for a long time. The firm's size allows it to handle the most complex transactions and cases, and its clients include many Fortune 500 companies. The attorneys at this firm are a diverse group, and excellent opportunities for training and mentoring are available. Associates are allowed to choose the practice areas and specific assignments that interest them, and the billable hours requirements are reasonable, so attorneys can have lives outside of the office.