About the Position: McCormack Schreiber has another exciting exclusive search!
Our client, an established global private markets investment manager, has an immediate need for a lawyer with strong 40 Act/securities experience to join its thriving Legal and Compliance team as a Legal Counsel in its Chicago or New York office.
This companys clients include leading public and corporate pension plans, foundations, endowments, insurance companies, registered investment advisors, and high net worth individuals worldwide.
The attorney in this position will work under the guidance of the firms Chief Legal Officer and will be responsible for the coordination, structuring, formation and negotiation of private equity/credit investment registered funds, including business development companies.
Highlights: Excellent compensation and benefits
100% employee-owned company
Positive and collaborative company culture
Company has been named a best place to work for money management
Responsibilities: Assist and coordinate with legal oversight of the firms registered investment companies
Oversee closing documentation and ensure that it conforms with company guidelines
Work closely with the business units to identify and address legal and regulatory issues
Update policies and procedures as needed and prepare required documentation
Work with registered fund boards in the ongoing management of those funds
Maintain internal records, checklists, spreadsheets, and other tracking devices
Oversee filing and monitoring of ongoing filing obligations with respect to such marketing efforts and management of investment vehicles
Interact with investment relations professionals, lawyers, bankers, accountants, and investors
Work with the companys other attorneys and appropriate business units to interpret legal and regulatory changes and advise on such changes
Required Qualifications: 7+ years of experience as a lawyer within a law firm and/or in-house legal department with practice focused on the Investment Company Act of 1940 and related areas of federal securities laws
Experience handling private investment fund formation and structuring
Experience advising general partners/management companies on matters related to investment companies and day-to-day operations of investment companies
Knowledge of and experience using MS Office suite and Adobe Acrobat
Location: Chicago or New York (Hybrid - 2 days/week in office); Local candidates strongly preferred
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