Fund Attorney - Assistant Vice President

Responsibilities

• Negotiate various agreements with counterparties including fund managers and distribution agents.
• Draft and review of private fund offering materials, partnership agreements, and other private fund legal documentation.
• Assist with regulatory filings.
• Advise on the legal implications of offering new and existing products and services.
• Coordinate outside legal counsel with respect to a variety of issues including regulatory, corporate and fund investment work.
• Draft and review various contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and other legal documentation.
• Perform ad hoc research projects.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of legal experience within the investment management space (alternative investments, including in Private Equity and Hedge Funds), advising Canadian investment fund managers, portfolio managers and exempt market dealers on fund formation and related matters
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian securities laws, including registrant and investment fund regulation, and other regulatory frameworks relevant to the investment management industry
• Adaptable and entrepreneurial, able to learn new topics and work within the fast-paced, growing and constantly evolving structure of a high-growth company
• Member in good standing of Ontario Bar
• Top law firm background
• In-house experience at an asset management firm is a plus
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Organized and detail-oriented with big picture capability

Benefits

iCapital is proud to support a fair and inclusive workplace, in which all applicants have an opportunity to fulfill their potential and every person has the right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination.

iCapital does not tolerate any discrimination contrary to the Ontario Human Rights Code, including on the grounds of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.