New York Life Insurance Company · 3 months ago
Assistant General Counsel, Private Capital Attorney
New York,New York,United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$175K/yr - $245K/yr
5+ years expNew York Life Insurance Company is seeking a Private Capital Attorney to join the Office of the General Counsel. This role involves providing legal guidance on private fund investments, overseeing limited partnership fund investments, and collaborating with various business units to navigate the legal landscape effectively.
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Responsibilities
Oversee limited partnership fund investments in US and EU private leveraged buy-out, secondary, distressed, venture, infrastructure, and credit funds including document review and negotiation of side letters with sponsors
Review and advise the investment team on amendment and consent requests for investments
Lead non-control equity co-investments in sponsor backed portfolio companies
Review, draft and negotiate private fund vendor agreements and placement agent agreements
Create and update manager obligations playbooks and fact sheets for Apogem proprietary funds
Assist with formation of Apogem proprietary funds, including drafting and coordination of PPMs, limited partnership agreements, onboarding investors, negotiation of side letter agreements, and other related documentation
Identify and resolve Advisers Act matters applicable to management of advisory clients
Support entity management and governance of domestic and offshore vehicles including licensing/registration requirements and overseas marketing (e.g., AIFMD compliance)
Recognized as a subject matter expert on private investment funds matters
Excellent interpersonal, writing, presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex legal issues effectively and concisely
Anticipates internal and external business challenges and/or regulatory issues
Displays conceptual and innovative thinking and a willingness to work through complex issues and problems as part of a collaborative team
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, operations, and compliance
Demonstrated affinity for process building and capacity to recommend process, product or service improvements in pursuit of continuous improvement
Highly organized, able to handle multiple projects at one time with attention to detail and focus on excellence
Possesses initiative, dependability and motivation
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of experience focused on private funds
Substantial experience in equity co-investments, primary and secondary limited partnership investments, venture equity investments, and primary investments in venture funds
Experience with registered alternatives funds and private credit welcome
JD Degree required
Admitted to practice in New York required
Excellent interpersonal, writing, presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex legal issues effectively and concisely
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, operations, and compliance
Highly organized, able to handle multiple projects at one time with attention to detail and focus on excellence
Possesses initiative, dependability and motivation
Preferred
In-house investment firm experience and/or registered fund experience a plus
In-depth understanding of the Investment Advisers Act; experience with the Investment Company Act a plus
Benefits
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Company
New York Life Insurance Company
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