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Antares Capital LP · 4 days ago

Managing Director, Deputy General Counsel - Legal

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$350K/yr - $400K/yr

15+ years exp

Antares Capital LP is seeking an experienced credit fund attorney to join their Legal and Compliance Team. The role involves providing legal counsel on transactional and operational matters, supervising senior attorneys, and contributing to the company's strategic objectives.

Business DevelopmentCrowdfundingFinanceFinancial ServicesLendingVenture Capital

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work closely with the business teams directly and manage and/or oversee others working on legal and compliance matters related to (i) the development and creation of new private credit funds, separately managed accounts, and co-investments; work with the business’ Structuring Team and outside counsel to draft and negotiate offering documents, fund formation documents, side letters and leverage and subscription facilities; (ii) structuring, issuing, and managing CLOs and other structured products; (iii) along with members of Antares’ Compliance, Marketing/IR, and Finance Teams, review advertising and marketing materials and disclosure documents and assist the business in complying with marketing rules and regulations in the U.S. and across the world; and (iv) participate on various internal committees and advise the Antares business team on portfolio management, investment approval, allocation and valuation policies and procedures, conflicts, and other issues

Serve as a member of the five-person Legal and Compliance Leadership Team, comprised of the Chief Legal Officer, the Chief Compliance Officer, and the Deputy General Counsels. In this capacity you will be responsible for managing the Legal and Compliance Team by helping shape departmental priorities and by providing advice and guidance and making decisions regarding critical legal and compliance matters at Antares

Qualification

Juris DoctorateFund formation experiencePrivate credit knowledgeCLOs experienceLegal drafting skillsMicrosoft SuiteCommunicationWork ethicTeam leadership

Required

Juris Doctorate in Law required (preferably licensed in IL or NY)

Proven knowledge and experience in fund formation and management, SMAs, Co-investment and other contractual programs, CLOs, and the regulation of registered investment advisers. Comprehensive knowledge of US laws and regulations applicable to investment advisers, including the Investment Advisers Act and the Investment Company Act of 1940

At least 15-20 years law firm and/or in-house experience with relevant experience in the asset management industry and a demonstrated understanding of and experience in private credit

Experience leading transactions, with a well-developed understanding of complex corporate structures

Ability to identify legal issues, propose solutions, and raise significant issues to firm leadership and to clearly translate sophisticated legal/regulatory issues to a business audience

Ability to lead and contribute to cross-functional teams and outside counsel and be responsible for complex projects

Excellent written and verbal communication with strong legal drafting skills; ability to multi-task

Strong work ethic; comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Experience with Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook or comparable software application (SharePoint experience preferred, but not required)

Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States

Comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to reference verifications, background check and drug screening (note that Antares does not test for THC)