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Brookfield · 2 weeks ago

Paralegal (Associate)

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$100K/yr - $125K/yr

2+ years exp

Brookfield is one of the world’s largest alternative asset managers, and they are seeking a Paralegal (Associate) to join their in-house Legal team. This role will support attorneys on legal, regulatory and operational matters relating to the global distribution of products sponsored by Brookfield and Oaktree, as well as managing all general corporate matters related to BOWS.

Asset ManagementFinancial ServicesInfrastructureRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Support attorneys in drafting, reviewing and maintaining investment fund distribution agreements, placement agreements and selling agreements in relation to Brookfield, Oaktree and PSG private fund and evergreen products

Manage execution, filing and recordkeeping of distribution and other related agreements and track internal obligations within such agreements

Maintain databases and trackers for distribution agreements, regulatory filings and jurisdictional requirements and oversee BOWS’ Legal & Regulatory document management and retention system

Maintain and update internal templates, checklists and precedents to streamline distribution related processes

Engage with personnel from technology and service platform partners that BOWS partners with to develop feeder fund and other related fund structures

Assist with the development, maintenance and review of subscriptions agreements, transfer forms, account maintenance and other required forms for various evergreen products distributed by BOWS

Engage with Brookfield’s and Oaktree’s internal and external legal teams and facilitate coordination among internal teams (i.e. compliance, product, marketing, sales, operations) throughout fund launches, negotiation of agreements and ongoing distribution activities

Review and negotiate general corporate and vendor-related agreements and work with assigned attorney to finalize and execute

Assist with review of subscription and private placement agreements to onboard institutional clients directly into Brookfield and Oaktree master funds, as well as facilitating employee investments directly into Brookfield and Oaktree products

Review and coordinate responses to initial and ongoing due diligence requests from wealth management intermediaries

Conduct basic legal research on global securities distribution rules and provide summaries to attorneys

Coordinate and maintain corporate governance documents, including authorized signatory lists, operating agreement(s), Form W-9s, organizational charts, and good standing certificates

Assist in the filing of regulatory submissions including FINRA submissions, DTCC, NASAA and state notice filings

Provide administrative support for BOWS’ global intellectual property rights including maintaining records of and coordinating with counsel on trademark registrations, renewals and filing deadlines in jurisdictions globally and ensure proper use of trademarks in fund documents

Handle notarization and apostille of documents

Provide other day-to-day operational and administrative legal support including scheduling, formatting documents and preparing meeting agendas and materials

Qualification

Paralegal certificationU.S. securities lawsDocument management systemsMicrosoft OfficeLegal researchAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution

2-5 years' experience at a private law firm, asset manager, or broker-dealer

Strong client orientation with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with document management and compliance tracking systems

Desire to work in a team‐based entrepreneurial environment with an ability to partner effectively with business teams

Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills combined with attention to detail and thoroughness

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft clear, concise and professional correspondence

Resourceful, commercial, proactive and the ability to identify and escalate issues as they arise

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet competing deadlines and work in a dynamic, fast-paced, deadline-driven, global environment

Preferred

A paralegal certification or other relevant certification

Familiarity with U.S. securities laws (Securities Act, Investment Advisers Act, Investment Company Act) and distribution of investment products by private wealth management intermediaries

Familiarity with the FINRA portal, EDGAR and NASAA EFD system

Company

Brookfield

Glassdoor3.7

We are a leading global investment firm that invests on behalf of institutions and individuals around the world, with the goal of helping them to create long-term, sustainable wealth.

Founded in 1899

Toronto, Ontario, CAN

1001-5000 employees