Financial Counselor

Fernridge Group is seeking an experienced private funds attorney to join our team. The successful candidate will report directly to the Chief Legal Officer and work closely with other members of the Legal team.

About Us:

• We are a leading emerging investment manager with $6 billion in assets under management.
• We are committed to responsible investing and strive to deliver exceptional returns for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and negotiate investment advisory agreements.
• Provide legal counsel on the offering and operation of investment funds, managed accounts, and compliance with domestic and international securities laws.
• Review and assist with marketing materials and responses to RFPs.
• Assist with portfolio transactions (e.g., direct lending, special situations) and optimize investment structures with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advise on regulatory developments and work with CLO, CCO, and external counsel on global investment management challenges.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in the private funds or investment management practice of an AmLaw 100 law firm or in-house at a large asset management company.
• Ability to identify legal and business issues and communicate decision points to management effectively and clearly.
• Strong writing skills, including an outstanding ability to draft agreements and legal memoranda.
• Outstanding organizational skills, including prioritization and follow-up; ability to manage outside counsel and internal stakeholders on complex matters.

Estimated Salary: $180,000 - $220,000 per year.