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Staff Attorney, Private Funds

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 10 days
Location

New York, NY, US

Salary

$130,000 - $160,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Staff Attorney - Private Funds will support Associates, Counsel, and Partners in various fund matters, including document preparation and investor onboarding.
  • Candidates must hold a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and be admitted to the bar of the local office jurisdiction.
  • The position requires strong technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a keen attention to detail, with a preference for knowledge of Excel and Word.
  • The estimated base salary for this role in New York ranges from $130,000 to $160,000, depending on the applicant's qualifications and experience.
  • This position is exempt from overtime pay eligibility and does not offer work visa sponsorship.

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

NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $130,000 to $160,000 at the time of posting.

The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.


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

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

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