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About the Role

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
• Perform other tasks as needed

Requirements

• J.D. from ABA accredited law school
• Admission to bar of local office jurisdiction
• Transcripts will be required during the recruitment process
• 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

Skills

• Excel
• iManage
• Word

Location

• NY

Work Type

• Hybrid

Education Level

• J.D.

Salary/Compensations

• $130,000 to $160,000

About the Company

• Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

Equal Opportunity

• The Firm prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other legally protected status. This Policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the Firm, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.