What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Associate position at Private Equity?
Legal Affairs Associate
The Legal Affairs Associate will join the Real Estate Legal team and will be tasked with a range of responsibilities aimed at facilitating efficient legal operations within the company. Key duties include:
Overview:
- Collaborating with both the internal legal team and external legal advisors to address a comprehensive array of legal issues pertinent to the holding company, its investment advisers, affiliated funds, and portfolio companies.
- Managing entity affairs which encompass the formation, dissolution, name changes, and updates to structure charts.
- Ensuring the upkeep of legal and corporate records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Supporting the Know Your Customer (KYC) process which includes completing necessary forms, preparing structure charts, collecting documents, arranging notarization, and addressing follow-up inquiries from external counterparties.
- Coordinating with outside counsel on the organization of signature pages, deal transaction documentation, and the compilation of closing binders.
- Engaging in the tracking, drafting, and submission of SEC filings and other required regulatory securities documents as necessary.
- Reviewing and processing Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and a variety of contracts.
- Facilitating the organization and review of quarterly and annual audits with partners to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Performing any additional duties as requested that may not be explicitly outlined above.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree reflecting a strong academic foundation is required.
- A Paralegal Certificate is advantageous, but not mandatory.
- At least two years of related business or legal experience is necessary; experience in a major law firm, corporate environment, or in-house at an investment firm will be considered a plus.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills are essential for effectively engaging with key partners from external law firms as well as colleagues at all levels within the organization.
- Strong project management and organizational capabilities are required; candidates must demonstrate the ability to prioritize multiple projects, maintain high attention to detail, and work effectively under tight deadlines, exhibiting a solid sense of ownership and commitment to follow-through.
- The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, showcasing initiative and confidence in making timely decisions on urgent matters.
- Creative problem-solving skills coupled with sound judgment are critical for success in this role.
- The ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with steadfast discretion is paramount.
