Fractional Chief Legal Counsel or General Counsel
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ArootahAlternative Investment
RemoteContractSenior
Salary400 - 600 USD per hour
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Job Details
- Experience
- 12+ years of experience as Chief Legal counsel or General Counsel with a leading Hedge Fund or Family Office; 8+ years of experience dealing with Federal securities laws
Requirements
- Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree.
- Member in good standing of the bar in one or more U.S. states.
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 12+ years of experience as Chief Legal Counsel or General Counsel with a leading Hedge Fund or Family Office.
- 8+ years of experience dealing with Federal securities laws and regulations including the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
- Experience dealing with a variety of investment vehicles, asset classes, and international regulatory agencies.
- Proven experience serving as the primary contact for legal and compliance-related inquiries.
- Strong ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
Responsibilities
- Serve as strategic legal advisor to the Principal/Founder on legal and regulatory matters including securities laws, fund structuring, and corporate governance.
- Oversee regulatory compliance including the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Investment Company Act of 1940, and SEC/FINRA/NFA regulations.
- Lead fund formation and negotiate formation documents such as LPAs, LLC Agreements, PPMs, and Subscription Agreements.
- Manage investor documentation, side letter negotiations, and customized investment terms for institutional and HNW investors.
- Advise on investment transactions and complex deal structuring across multiple jurisdictions.
- Manage relationships with outside counsel and legal budgets for tax, ERISA, and international regulatory matters.
- Establish corporate governance frameworks and conflict of interest policies.
- Support litigation, regulatory examinations, and investigation responses.
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