Associate General Counsel - Securities and Investment Management Attorney occupation at Compliance Search in Nashville

Compliance Search is in need of Associate General Counsel - Securities and Investment Management Attorney on Sat, 26 Oct 2013 12:58:01 GMT. The Associate General Counsel will provide legal support for the University•s diverse investment activities across multiple regulatory / compliance regimes (e.g. ERISA, UPMIFA, the Investment Company and Investment Advisers Acts, the Internal Revenue Code and Regulations) to assure effective, efficient, and compliant implementation of investment strategy. * The Associate General Counsel will also...

Associate General Counsel - Securities and Investment Management Attorney

Location: Nashville, Tennessee

Description: Compliance Search is in need of Associate General Counsel - Securities and Investment Management Attorney right now, this occupation will be situated in Tennessee. Detailed specification about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. The Associate General Counsel will provide legal support for the University•! s diverse investment activities across multiple regulatory / compliance regimes (e.g. ERISA, UPMIFA, the Investment Company and Investment Advisers Acts, the Internal Revenue Code and Regulations) to assure effective, efficient, and compliant implementation of investment strategy.

• The Associate General Counsel will also provide support for general corporate and health care matters.
• The candidate must possess at least eight years of experience performing the professional work described above, with the ideal candidate possessing in excess of ten years of experience.
• An understanding of the business complexities of an academic institution and an academic medical center is a plus.
• The Associate General Counsel will be an active participant with key leaders in advising on strategic directions, as well as individual investments or activities.
• Experience representing both sides of the bargaining table ( i.e. , the institutional! investor as well as the investment adviser or fund) in negoti! ating the legal terms of an investment is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret a fund•s offering memorandum, organizational documents ( e.g., partnership agreement or articles), subscription agreement, etc. is required.
• We seek a creative problem-solver who will provide excellent legal advice in a highly ethical manner, and who will contribute to the positive working environment within the Office of General Counsel.

General Responsibilities:

• Review/draft and negotiate legal agreements for:

--pooled investment vehicles ( e.g. , private equity, venture capital and hedge funds), separate accounts, and direct investments in public equities, private capital, fixed income, real estate, natural resources, and other asset classes;

--co-investments and secondary market purchases;

--derivative transactions, ISDA agreements, confirmations;

--prime brokerage and custody; and

--other pr! ofessional services.

• Participate in various aspects of the investment decision-making process.
• Advise on legal and regulatory aspects of Vanderbilt University activities.
• Review and advise University on compliance and corporate documentation processes
• Assist in developing and drafting necessary compliance policies and procedures.
• Research and provide advice on tax-related issues.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing contracts and other legal documents for compliance with state and federal laws as well as University policies, including as a liaison working directly with various contracting offices across the University.
• Assist in drafting documents and advising the University on complex transactions.
• Confer with Vanderbilt employees on matters involving legal interpretation and decisions related to operations and policy questions; engage in training activities, including corporate board training, an! d fraud, conflicts of interest, and abuse education.
• Engage an! d manage outside counsel to represent Vanderbilt University.
• Staff key working groups and committees in areas of practice as assigned, including attendance at board meetings and other related activities, as a legal advisor.
• Provide guidance and assistance to other colleagues in the Office of General Counsel in a highly collaborative fashion.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the duties described herein.

Basic Qualifications

• JD degree.
• Employment contingent upon State of Tennessee licensure or registration and receipt of In-House Counsel

Practice Certificate.

• The successful candidate must also apply for and become licensed in the State of Tennessee within 12 months of employment.
• Must have at least eight years of experience as an attorney in relevant legal areas of securities and investment management law, with a preference for more than ten years of experience.
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