Indiana Public Retirement System · 21 hours ago
Investment Attorney
Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS) is among the largest pension systems in the United States, managing over $50 billion in assets. They are seeking an Investment Attorney to handle legal and regulatory matters related to their multi-billion dollar investment portfolio, including due diligence and collaboration with external counsel and various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Negotiate and advise on legal issues that pertain to the execution of investment transaction documents, fund administration, and corporate regulatory compliance
Counsel on real estate matters, including negotiating and drafting leases, property management matters, insurance, tax exemption filings, and addressing liability concerns
Manage global custody arrangement to ensure securities and tax compliance in foreign jurisdictions
Legal due diligence for alternative investments, including reviewing offering documents, completing subscription documents, negotiating side letters and MFN elections, and work with Investment Operations on anti-money laundering and “know your customer” documents
Legal review various investment regulatory matters relating to Sudan & Terror States, AML, FINRA, CFTC
Legal review of alternative fund governance matters (i.e., LPA consents and amendments for private equity funds and hedge funds)
Periodic training to assist non-legal investment staff in issue spotting potential business, legal, compliance or risk issues
Compliance liaison for various transactional and regulatory matters (e.g., interpretations for compliance with Investment Policy Statement, monitoring placement agent fees, etc.)
Conduct legal research, analyze legal issues and preparation of legal memoranda as may be directed by Chief Investment Officer and Investment Counsel
Carry out other legal duties as assigned by the Chief Investment Officer, Deputy Chief Investment Officer, and Investment Counsel
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor Law Degree is required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university is required
3+ years of transactional experience, with the ideal candidate having 7+ years of overall experience including corporate/securities law and exposure to alternative investment transactions
Considerable skill in using a computer in a Windows environment with word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and other business software to prepare correspondence, spreadsheets, charts, and reports
Exceptional skill in planning, organizing, and prioritizing work assignments to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced, changing environment and in completing detailed work with a high degree of accuracy
Excellent verbal and / or written communication of complex information that is accurate, timely and based on sound judgment, and in making presentations to groups with varied levels of investment knowledge
Excellent judgment and critical thinking skills
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, agency staff, and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team environment
Ability to travel as needed in order to conduct due diligence on investment managers and monitor current managers / investments
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Flexible Remote Option
Healthcare coverage (medical / dental / vision)
Health savings account with employer contribution
Prescription coverage
Employer funded retirement plan (pension plan)
Deferred compensation plan (employer and/or employee contribution plan)
Flexible spending account
Work/life balance (37.5 hours weekly)
12 paid holidays; 14 during election year
Paid leave (personal, sick, vacation)
Tuition reimbursement
Professional credential reimbursement
Group life insurance
Employer-paid downtown parking
Company
Indiana Public Retirement System
The Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS) is among the largest 100 pension systems in the United States.