Corporate Staff Attorney

New York City office of an AmLaw firm seeks corporate staff attorney with experience. The candidate will be joining the investment management team. Will be taking a thoughtful and analytical approach to: Drafting, reviewing and revising various fund documents (including partnership agreements, subscription agreements , NDAs, transfer agreements and side letters); Identifying and relaying issues to senior attorneys for resolution; Using organizational skills and paying a high attention to detail to: Create and maintain structure charts, board presentations and side letter compendiums. Prepare and file various regulatory and compliance forms. Efficiently manage fund closings. Engaging in a collaborative and enthusiastic manner to: Communicate and interact with clients, partners, associates, staff, investors and investors representatives. Develop practice area expertise, assist with business development efforts and participate in training sessions. Should be a member in good standing of the New York State Bar. Investment management or private equity experience, ideally in a large law firm or financial institution is desired.

The candidate should have a JD degree from an accredited law school. Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills are essential. Must be energetic and enthusiastic about expanding knowledge of the private equity industry. Should have team-oriented mindset as well as the ability to take ownership of and complete tasks without direct supervision. Interpersonal skills enabling successful and professional communication are needed. Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and meet deadlines is essential. Available to work overtime on nights and weekends is needed.

This 75-year-old law firm offers sophisticated legal services, maintaining this tradition of excellence in a comprehensive, modern practice that spans the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The lawyers here are responsive, thoughtful, ethical, and vigorous advocates with a substantive understanding of the clients' business needs. The firm's leading practices include bankruptcy and restructuring, corporate governance, executive compensation, insurance and financial institutions, litigation, media and communications, technology and intellectual property, real estate, taxation, and trusts and estates, that often have a cross border focus due to the firm's international approach to the practice of law.

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