Staff Attorney, Private Funds

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett•New York, NY

4d•$130,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Staff Attorney - Private Funds will assist Associates, Counsel, and Partners with private funds matters. The role includes reviewing and preparing documents and agreements for fundraising, secondary transfers, and ongoing fund maintenance, as well as supporting fund formation, investor onboarding, fund closings, and compliance work. The position is exempt and is not eligible for overtime pay. Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Requirements

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
Admission to the bar of the local office jurisdiction.
Strong technical and computer skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong organization and time management skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and demands on time.
Strong attention to detail.
Transcripts will be required during the recruitment process.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Excel, iManage, and Word.

Responsibilities

Assist with fund formation and document drafting for a range of private fund clients.
Review and track investor subscription documents.
Assist with investor onboarding.
Manage fund closings.
Prepare basic funds-related agreements, including transfer agreements.
Work with clients and investors to process and close secondary transfers.
Compile key documents, including master side letters and most favored nation clause compendiums.
Assist with AML and KYC review and compliance.
Assist with ongoing fund and compliance work.
Perform other tasks as needed.