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GCM Grosvenor · 13 hours ago

Legal Due Diligence, Analyst

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$55K/yr - $65K/yr

0+ years exp

GCM Grosvenor is a global alternative asset management solutions provider with approximately $87 billion in assets under management. They are seeking a Legal Due Diligence Analyst to focus on the legal review of underlying investment funds, including the analysis of fund governing documents and preparation of legal agreements.

Asset ManagementBankingFinancial ServicesProfessional Services

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Review, analyze and organize governing documentation for underlying investment funds, including offering documents, limited partnership agreements, memoranda and articles of association and subscription agreements

Draft various legal agreements, including, but not limited to, side letter agreements and confidentiality agreements

Understand and articulate the terms and conditions of the underlying investment funds

Monitor and ensure proper data integrity and analysis of underlying hedge fund liquidity

Abstract the key terms and conditions of underlying hedge fund documentation into GCM Grosvenor’s proprietary database in order to aid in investment decision making

Liaise with external fund managers and law firms regarding various issues

Interface directly with external clients by (i) preparing and reviewing client reports and communications related to legal terms and conditions and (ii) implementing customized client requirements

Leverage AI-enabled tools and internal technology platforms to support document review, issue spotting, data extraction, and workflow efficiency

Partner with the Technology group to improve legal data quality, automation, and reporting processes

Collaborate with internal company departments, including Investments, Portfolio Management, Finance, Tax and Client Group

Create and update process tracking and other data logs as required

Assist with the day-to-day operations of the Legal Review and Structuring sub-group of the Legal team

Participate in and take the lead on special and recurring projects and report results to team’s management

Routinely handle confidential information and apply strict sensitivity in the dissemination of this information

Monitor and ensure compliance with certain internal policies and procedures, including proxy policies

Perform additional related duties as assigned

Qualification

Legal document analysisAI tools proficiencyMicrosoft Office SuiteProject managementAttention to detailAnalytical abilitiesCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving skills

Required

Undergraduate degree with a superior grade point average

0-2 years of business experience in the financial or legal services industry. Neither a paralegal certificate nor prior work in the legal industry is required

Proficient in AI tools, SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook and Word)

Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced, changing environment and to balance multiple, concurrent projects

Flexibility and adaptability to handle changing priorities pertaining to work flow

Proven ability to work both independently and within a team

Excellent work ethic and high degree of professionalism

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Superior organization, decision-making and problem-solving skills

Strong attention to detail and concern for quality and accuracy of final product

Highest degree of integrity and ability to maintain confidential information

Demonstrated initiative and ability to manage tasks and projects independently from start to finish

Strong analytical abilities