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Associate General Counsel Jobs in New York City Metropolitan Area at Atlantic Group
Title: Associate General Counsel
Company: Atlantic Group
Location: New York City Metropolitan Area
Market neutral hedge fund manager founded in 2018 and a registered investment adviser with the SEC- Looking for their first time legal / compliance hire under the GC / CCO
Looking for an Investment Management Attorney at a law firm or currently inhouse at a hedge fund
Job Description:
Seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate General Counsel to join the Legal & Compliance Department as its second hire. As Associate General Counsel you will report directly to the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer on a variety of matters, including the following:
Legal: Drafting and negotiating sub-advisory agreements, prime brokerage agreements, service provider agreements, NDAs and general business contracts.
Updating, monitoring and revising offering materials and regulatory filings
Supporting the Board of Directors and internal Committees
Providing legal support and guidance to all departments at the fund
Preparing responses to and reviewing requested Due Diligence Questionnaires
Advising on general corporate matters.
Compliance: Supporting the compliance program, including the implementation, review and monitoring of various activities covered by compliance policies and procedures
Assisting with the periodic testing of compliance policies and procedures
Updating compliance policies and procedures on a periodic basis
Working together with external compliance consultant
Supporting additional compliance initiatives that may arise
Requirements/Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Admission to a State Bar and in good standing
3-7 years relevant experience in Hedge Funds required
Prior experience at a top-tier law firm in the investment management group or in-house counsel at a hedge fund required
Experience drafting and reviewing complex, multi-jurisdictional investment management agreements
Expertise in SEC regulation, particularly the Investment Advisers Act of 1940
Expertise in private funds and investment management principles
Interest in being a corporate generalist
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