About ATLAS SP Partners
ATLAS SP Partners is a global investment firm providing stable funding, financing, advisory and institutional products to market participants seeking innovative and bespoke structured credit and asset-backed solutions. Our experienced team works closely with clients to determine optimal approaches for capital optimization and goal achievement, leveraging a holistic suite of integrated capabilities – including asset and portfolio advisory, warehouse and acquisition financing, whole loan purchase and sale, and securitization and distribution. ATLAS is proud to build upon a legacy of client excellence, distinguished by certainty of execution, deep expertise, and comprehensive service across the asset management landscape.
Our Culture
ATLAS operates as “one team” where every individual makes an impact. We grow together, win together, and embrace change as a unified organization. Our commitment extends beyond advancing markets, and we strive to make a meaningful difference in our communities and for our clients. Our people are industry leaders, driven by a passion for client service, complex problem solving, and innovation. We foster professional and personal growth in a collaborative, inclusive environment, and are proud to build upon a legacy of excellence anchored in deep expertise and client service across the asset management landscape.
Position Overview
ATLAS SP Legal provides legal counsel to ATLAS SP. This role is for a Vice President-level position to provide cross-functional strategic and legal advice with significant autonomy and ownership.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support the structuring, entity formation, and related tax considerations of a highly complex private fund and monitor the global regulatory landscape affecting funds and specialty finance companies.
- Advise on securities matters and capital markets transactions, including bond issuances and related workstreams.
- Collaborate with compliance, risk, and other control functions on corporate governance, board and committee activity, legal risk governance, and regulatory oversight.
- Draft, review, and negotiate enterprise-level agreements, evaluating strategic risks and legal exposure across business lines to align with internal policies and commercial objectives.
- Lead special projects, cross-functional assignments, and other legal department initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience
- 3-10 years of progressive experience in private funds, capital markets, or general corporate law.
- J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed or qualified to practice law in the United States.
- Strong commitment to continuous learning and a growth mindset, coupled with a desire to understand the broader business context and evaluate risk holistically beyond purely legal considerations.
- Ability to collaborate across functions and teams while consistently meeting deadlines across multiple concurrent workstreams with minimal oversight.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; skilled in explaining complex issues to non-lawyers.
- Friendly, team-oriented, collegial, and supportive of others’ success.
Base Salary Range
$150,000-$250,000
The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on personal, team, and Firm performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed here.
ATLAS SP is an equal opportunity employer. The firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other criteria prohibited under controlling federal, state or local law.
ATLAS SP Partners New York, New York, USA Office
230 Park Avenue, 8th floor , New York, NY , United States, 10169
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