Allianz Global Investors · 15 hours ago
Legal Counsel | Hybrid
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$200K/yr - $250K/yr
3+ years expAllianz Global Investors is a leading active asset manager seeking a talented attorney to join their US legal team. The role involves providing legal support for the firm's private markets investment platform and managing legal processes and documentation related to investment agreements and regulatory considerations.
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Responsibilities
Manage legal processes and documentation around separate account / institutional mandates, including but not limited to investment management agreements, investment guidelines, responses to RFPs
Manage legal processes and documentation around fund set up and address regulatory considerations related thereto
Providing advice to investment teams, compliance and others with respect to various legal, regulatory and operational issues
Supporting the full legal value chain for debt finance transactions, including negotiating Note Purchase Agreements and ancillary documentation relating to project/acquisition finance
Manage internal business relationships and communicate directly with range of internal business clients
Negotiate and manage external legal budgets and maintain appropriate cost controls
Draft and review ancillary contracts (e.g., non-disclosure agreements, placement agreements, side letters)
In addition, the successful candidate will provide key support across the full spectrum of legal topics that may arise related to the firm’s operations, including but not limited to litigation and regulatory examinations and interactions, internal investigations, HR and employee matters, vendor and intercompany relationships, corporate governance, data privacy, interpretation of new regulations and other topics
Utilization of artificial intelligence tools and resources (e.g. generative AI)
Qualification
Required
Licensed US attorney with top credentials, with minimum 3-7 years related experience with a major law firm and/or the legal department of a leading financial services/investment management organization
Prior legal experience in the following areas: Asset management in particular deep understanding and practical knowledge of Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Securities Act of 1933 and Investment Company Act of 1940
Contract review and negotiation with respect to private funds and / or institutional mandates
Private fund structuring and implementation
General US corporate law and general M&A transaction background is a bonus
Debt Finance, Project finance and / or other financing experience
Benefits
401(k) plan with company matching contribution
Company share purchasing plan
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
Mental health and wellbeing programs
Comprehensive learning and development offerings, including certifications and professional qualifications
Company
Allianz Global Investors
Allianz Global Investors is a diversified active investment manager with a strong parent company and a culture of risk management.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Deborah Zurkow
Global Head of Investments
Simon Collins
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