Associate General Counsel

Our client is an established global PE Fund. The Associate General Counsel, the attorney or legal counsel would contribute to and/or be responsible for the following areas, and will have proximity to the leadership team:

Responsibilities:

The primary role of the Attorney or AGC will be to advise firm leadership and other key stakeholders on legal issues relating to Private Equity and Real Assets Investments activity and other legal considerations in the US and abroad, including:

• Managing outside counsel and negotiating complex transactional documents, such as project finance agreements, credit agreements, equity subscription agreements, shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, etc.
• Drafting, revising and negotiating term sheets, commercial agreements, and NDAs
• Advising on legal issues related to our fund formation, fundraising, investment strategy, portfolio management, compliance, governance, etc.
• Managing arbitration, disputes and claims involving our funds, portfolio companies and counterparties
• Supervising and coordinating external counsel and other service providers in various jurisdictions
• Providing legal guidance to internal stakeholders and portfolio companies

Qualifications:

• JD and an outstanding record of achievement from a top-tier law school
• Member of the NY Bar
• 3-7 YOE in Real Assets Finance practice in BigLaw
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and ability to contribute to creative solutions to issues that arise, including structuring transactions both domestically and internationally, requiring the ability to work across multiple time zones
• Sense of urgency; ability to meet deadlines and communicate with stakeholders
• Strong communication, confidence, and ability to talk with external and internal stakeholders who are not legal professionals
• Adaptability and willingness to grow, learn, and an insatiable sense of intellectual curiosity
• Strong business acumen