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Legal & Compliance Associate

Job Description - Legal & Compliance Associate

Summary

We are seeking a commercially astute and technically proficient early-career legal professional to join our team. This role is pivotal in facilitating sound business decisions and transactions while effectively managing risk. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, dependable lawyer who takes full ownership of assigned matters, ensuring tasks are not only identified but tracked and completed with precision. This position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic environment involving private equity, fund operations, and impact investing, requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive legal research, draft high-quality documents, and perform detailed document reviews to support corporate and commercial matters.
  • Manage multiple workstreams, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships simultaneously while maintaining accurate trackers and visibility on outstanding actions.
  • Identify missing documentation, inconsistencies, and potential compliance gaps to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and corporate governance standards.
  • Exercise sound professional judgment to distinguish between matters requiring independent handling and those needing escalation to senior legal leadership or management.
  • Collaborate effectively with Investment, Operations, Finance teams, portfolio companies, external counsel, and regulators through clear and professional communication.
  • Drive actions to completion by proactively following up on assigned matters and ensuring timely resolution.
  • Quickly adapt to new areas of law and business operations, specifically within the realms of private equity and fund management.


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