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.