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 & ExperienceRequired
- 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 InformationNY 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.#LI-Hybrid
