Staff Attorney, Private Funds

The Staff Attorney - Private Funds will assist Associates, Counsel, and Partners in various funds matters, including reviewing and preparing documents and agreements for fundraising, secondary transfers, and ongoing fund maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fund formation and document drafting for a range of private fund clients

• Review and track investor subscription documents 

• Assist with investor onboarding 

• Manage fund closings

• Prepare basic funds-related agreements, including transfer agreements

• Work with clients and investors to process and close secondary transfers

• Compile key documents including master side letters and most favored nation clause compendiums

• Assist with AML and KYC review and compliance

• Assist with ongoing fund and compliance work

• Other tasks as needed

Education 
Required

• J.D. from ABA accredited law school

• Admission to bar of local office jurisdiction

• Transcripts will be required during the recruitment process

Skills & Experience
Required

• Strong technical and computer skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Strong organization and time management skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and demands on time

• Strong attention to detail

Preferred

• Knowledge of Excel, iManage, Word

Salary Information

Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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