Senior Legal Specialist

Overview

• The Senior Legal Specialist will provide high-level legal and compliance support within a dynamic investment management environment.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel to ensure regulatory compliance and facilitate corporate transactions.
• Draft and review legal documents, including fund supplements, registration statements, and contracts.
• Support onboarding processes for new clients and manage documentation for existing clients.
• Assist with board meeting preparations and provide administrative support for strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate US regulatory filings and facilitate compliance for non-US offices.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement using advanced tools and technologies.
• Work closely with investment teams on reviewing NDAs and investment documentation.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Draft and review offering documents and disclosure materials for mutual and private funds.
• Coordinate regulatory filings and manage compliance documentation for trading counterparties.
• Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions.
• Assist with Know-Your-Customer (KYC) requests and regulatory inquiries.
• Prepare materials for board meetings and strategic corporate initiatives.
• Collaborate with private equity sponsors on ownership structures and related matters.
• Support investment teams in reviewing contracts and vendor agreements.
• Implement process improvements using AI and other advanced technologies.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience in legal or financial services.
• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing legal documents and disclosure materials.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with expert-level proofreading abilities.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience in managing multiple tasks and projects with high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and corporate governance practices.
• A solution-oriented mindset with a focus on process improvement.
• Familiarity with AI tools for legal process optimization is a plus.