Paralegal (Financial Services)
Principal Responsibilities:
- Management of subscription process in connection with investments by our investment programs with outside investment managers or in outside funds, including completion of subscription agreements and questionnaires, know-your-customer materials, and related documents.
- Coordination of fund formation and fund-offering materials, including assisting in drafting and editing of formation materials and liaising with outside counsel and investment teams to track the formation process.
- Completion and coordination of state, federal, non-U.S., and tax filings related to investment funds, multiple registered investment advisers, and a broker-dealer.
- Management of documentation relating to complex financial or account relationships entered into by our investment programs (including ISDA and credit agreements).
- Assistance with filings and regulatory correspondence with state, federal, or foreign “Secretary of State” or similar authorities, maintenance of good standing of all entities, certifications to outside parties, and general corporate governance record-keeping.
- Management and coordination of transactional closings (including secondary market transactions and co-investments) and related documentation.
- Management of special projects for the President, General Counsel, or Assistant General Counsel.
- Assistance in complex and paper-intensive projects.
- Review of basic agreements, including service provider and non-disclosure agreements.
- General paralegal support.
Required Background:
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- 5 or more years’ experience as a paralegal or in positions with similar requirements; paralegal certification preferred.
- Knowledge of and experience in investment management business strongly preferred.
- Ability to work well within a team and across multiple departments.
- Detail-oriented, highly analytical, and well-organized.
- Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel.
- Notary Public a plus.