iCapital is powering the worlds alternative investment marketplace. Our financial technology platform has transformed how advisors, wealth management firms, asset managers, & banks evaluate & recommend bespoke public & private market strategies for their high-net-worth clients. iCapital services approximately $176 billion in global client assets invested in 1,433 funds, as of December 2023.

iCapital has been named to the Forbes Fintech 50 for six consecutive years (2018-2023); a three-time selection by Forbes to its list of Best Startup Employers (2021-2023); & a three-time winner of MMI/Barrons Solutions Provider award (See link below). 

About the Role

iCapital is looking to hire an Assistant Vice President, Fund Attorney to join the Legal team.  The focus of this role will include representing private funds (both hedge & private equity funds) on a wide spectrum of matters including compliance & regulatory issues, capital raising, marketing, investor relations, fund formation & structuring, corporate transactional matters, etc.  The ideal candidate should have strong experience in both drafting & negotiating fund documents, side letters, placement agreements & related fund materials.  This person will work closely with both our General Counsel & Deputy General Counsel throughout the fund formation process.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate various agreements with counterparties including fund managers & distribution agents.
• Draft & review of private fund offering materials, partnership agreements, & other private fund legal documentation.
• Assist with regulatory filing.
• Advise on the legal implications of offering new & existing products & services.
• Coordinate outside legal counsel with respect to a variety of issues including regulatory, corporate, & fund investment work.
• Draft & review various contracts, non-disclosure agreements & other legal documentation.
• Perform ad hoc research projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of fund formation experience within the Investment Management space (Private Equity & Hedge Fund)
• Strong knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, & FINRA regulations
• Member in good standing of New York Bar or another state or jurisdiction
• Law firm or in-house experience at an asset management firm is a plus
• Strong interpersonal & leadership skills
• Willingness to learn new topics & work in an evolving business environment
• High level of integrity
• Organized & detail-oriented with big picture capability

Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $160,000 to $210,000. iCapital offers a compensation package which includes salary, equity for all full-time employees, & an annual performance bonus. Employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes an employer matched retirement plan, generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental, vision, telemedicine, & virtual mental health counseling, parental leave, & unlimited paid time off (PTO).

We believe the best ideas & innovation happen when we are together. We offer most employees the flexibility to work in the office three or four days. Every department has different needs, & some positions will be designated in-office jobs, based on their function. 

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iCapital is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.