L&C Registered Funds Attorney VP

Our client, a global leader in alternative asset management, is seeking an experienced Registered Funds Attorney VP to join their Legal & Compliance team. With over $1 trillion in assets under management, they offer a diverse range of investment vehicles on a global basis. The successful candidate will have the chance to lead innovative fund formations and support ongoing management across credit, insurance, and real estate registered funds.

What you'll do:
As a Registered Funds Attorney VP, you will play a pivotal role in leading the formation and supporting the ongoing management of registered funds. You will be instrumental in assisting senior attorneys with project management, participating in product development across multiple jurisdictions, managing regulatory filings, and providing crucial legal advice. Your excellent communication skills will be utilised as you liaise with external counsel and various other counterparties regarding legal initiatives.
• Lead the formation and support the ongoing management of credit/insurance/real estate registered funds.
• Assist senior attorneys with project management and fund formation matters.
• Participate in product development of varied investment structures across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage regulatory filings and oversee day-to-day regulatory compliance of registered funds.
• Provide regulatory and legal advice to investment professionals and business personnel.
• Communicate regularly with external counsel and various other counterparties regarding legal initiatives.

What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this Registered Funds Attorney VP role brings a wealth of experience from practicing law either as a law firm associate or in-house counsel. Your background in registered funds or investment management law will be highly valued. Your strong time and task management skills will enable you to manage multiple priorities effectively. Your interest in financial markets and legal processes, coupled with your excellent interpersonal and communication skills, will make you an invaluable member of our team.
• 6+ years of experience practicing law as a law firm associate or in-house counsel.
• Experience with registered funds / investment management law.
• Strong time and task management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and raise issues timely.
• Interest in financial markets and legal processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Team player mentality.
• Strong organizational skills.

What sets this company apart:
Our client is renowned globally as an industry leader in alternative asset management.