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The role of the Legal Analyst – Alternative Investments* is to work closely with their respective Team and Team Lead in supporting the Middle Office team’s work to provide terms review, negotiation support and transaction support services to clients for their investments in hedge and private market funds. A significant portion of the Legal Analyst’s time will be allocated to the review funds’ legal documents, interpretating legal language and assessing whether the investment terms are within market standards. The Legal Analyst will support clients located across the globe, with reports focusing on key investment terms in order to support clients with their investment decisions. Following a period of apprenticeship, the Legal Analyst is expected to develop a mastery of the issues commonly encountered when providing these services to clients and will be expected to engage with the Senior Analysts and Partners on client projects. The Legal Analyst will also assist in developing training material and presentations for internal and external use on issues related to clients’ implementation of alternative investments, as well as cataloguing and organizing responses to client issues for creating an issues library for use with subsequent clients. The Legal Analyst will be based in Cyprus and be part of a global team with members based in Cyprus, Connecticut and Toronto. They will be provided with daily support and monitoring from their local Team Lead as well as from experienced Analysts and Partners of the Middle Office Team. * This position does not involve the provision of legal advice or the practice of law.
Job Responsibility:
Review hedge fund and private market fund legal documents, focusing on key terms across selected categories
Translate fund document legal language into plain English
Assess whether each term is within market norms, above market or off-market
Provide context for best practices for each term
Reference independent company reports relevant to the terms reviewed
Use existing Albourne research to resolve potential issues spotted from reviews of fund legal documentation
Provide clear recommendations for the client to raise during negotiations
Provide support through the client's negotiation of document amendments and side letters
Assist with the preparation of signature-ready subscription documents
Communicate and coordinate the closing of transactions with clients, fund managers and fund administrators
Effectively manage multiple client negotiations and transactions at a time
Respond to ad hoc client requirements in relation to their fund investments
Support in the continuing development of Middle Office services, systems and related projects
Requirements:
At least 3-4 years’ legal experience with financial contracts and a general understanding of global markets, plus a demonstrated ability to develop an understanding of Private Markets and Hedge Fund terms with training on the job
At least 3-4 years’ experience interpreting Private Markets and Hedge Fund terms by reviewing limited partnership agreements and private placement memoranda, plus a demonstrated ability to learn legal language and logic on the job
Strengths in time management
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
Strong organization skills
Strong English communication skills, both written and oral
Systems literacy (Microsoft Office), advanced Excel skills a plus
Have flexibility for calls and training during Eastern Time (New York) working hours
Occasionally travel overseas as required
Attend company events
Sign and comply with the terms of Albourne Compliance Manuals
Complete ongoing internal training related to the position
Nice to have:
advanced Excel skills a plus
What we offer:
Fully paid Medical and Dental Insurance for you and your dependents
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Provident Fund Contribution
Career growth and tools for ongoing learning and development
Annual bonus dependent upon performance and company growth
5 additional service recognition holidays in surplus to standard annual leave after 5 years of service
Albourne Training Days
Free office parking
A supportive, multi-cultural work environment
Freedom to work independently, problem-solve and come up with creative solutions to complete tasks within required deadlines
Fun social activities
We are supportive of fitness, mental health and wellness
implementing company-wide sessions for people to partake in activities related to these areas