Deputy City Attorney

• Provide legal advice regarding investments across various asset classes and strategies, including public and private equity, fixed income, private credit, real assets, venture capital and absolute returns, and co-investments, including review and negotiation of investment documentation and post-investment matters such as amendments, consents, waivers, terminations and continuation vehicle transactions
• Review and negotiate agreements related to domestic and foreign private investment funds, separately managed accounts, collective investment trusts and co-investment vehicles (e.g., offering memoranda and other investment-related agreements such as limited partnership agreements, subscription agreements and related side letters), and provide legal advice regarding same
• Draft and negotiate investment management agreements, non-disclosure agreements and other investment-related agreements with service providers (e.g., custodian, investment consultants, external discretionary investment managers, and outside legal counsel)
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of service provider and vendor agreements, including software license agreements, subscription and SaaS contracts, and professional services agreements
• Prepare and review requests for proposals (RFP) and requests for qualifications (RFQ) for a broad range of services, including investment management, consulting and information technology services
• Participate in selection and oversight of outside investment counsel, including coordinating workflow, evaluating work product, and reviewing invoices
• Provide legal advice on relevant laws, rules and regulations that affect our clients’ investment activities

• Licensed to practice law in California
• Three or more years of experience with investment transactions, such as private fund formation, representing institutional investors across various investment strategies and asset classes, and advising on portfolio investments
• Ability to assume responsibility quickly and work independently and efficiently
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to manage and appropriately balance multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and adjust to fluctuations in workload
• Ability to quickly prioritize among different legal issues and assess legal risks
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude
• Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
• Desire and ability to work successfully as part of a team

robust health, retirement and other benefits