Audax Group · 1 day ago
Funds Counsel, Audax Private Debt
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$250K/yr - $400K/yr
4+ years expAudax Group is a leading alternative investment manager specializing in capital partnerships for middle market companies. The Funds Counsel will support fund formation, operations, and strategic growth initiatives, acting as a legal advisor and collaborator across various business functions.
FinanceFinancial ServicesImpact Investing
Responsibilities
Collaborate alongside the firm’s stakeholders on strategic initiatives, in a hybrid role that spans both business and legal functions
Act as a key liaison between Legal, Finance, Tax, Operations, Investor Relations, and Compliance teams, ensuring efficient coordination across business functions
Lead and oversee outside counsel in drafting and negotiating fund documentation
Collaborate with outside counsel to create new structural solutions for investment products based on the needs of the firm and its key limited partners
Partner with Investor Relations and senior management to formulate terms and product positioning
Negotiate directly with lead institutional investors and key stakeholders to support fundraising and relationship management objectives
Manage updates to existing fund documentation and coordinate amendments across investor relationships
Review and negotiate placement agent agreements and other service provider contracts
Partner with key internal stakeholders to facilitate structuring and execution of limited partner and third-party co-investments
Provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice on fund formation and compliance matters
Support investment professionals regarding fund financing facilities and select transaction execution matters (including 40 Act analysis)
Qualification
Required
Law degree required; ability to practice in-house in a position based in New York
At least 4-7+ years of relevant investment funds, finance, mergers & acquisitions, securities or corporate experience required (with an emphasis on investment funds practice)
Prior in-house experience at a leading private credit or other alternative asset management firm is preferred; prior experience at a leading corporate law firm is required
Demonstrated ability to operate independently and manage complex legal and business issues
Exceptional analytical, writing and speaking skills, as well as advanced organizational and planning skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with various levels of personnel
Preferred
Experience interacting directly with institutional limited partners and investors preferred
Experience with a range of private debt investment structures and products (private funds, separate accounts, funds of one, and BDCs)
Familiarity with SEC regulation of private fund advisers and related compliance framework
Benefits
Health insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off (including sick leave, parental leave, volunteer leave, and vacation)
Charitable donation match
Family support services (including Bright Horizons and Benefit Advocate Center)
401(k)
Company
Audax Group
Founded in 1999, Audax Group is a leading alternative investment manager with offices in Boston, New York, San Francisco and London.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Alexander Gardiner
Chief Financial Officer
John Haydon
Senior Vice President, Co-Invest & General Partnership
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