Vice President - Legal

Reports to: General Counsel

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Job Summary

Lafayette Square is looking to add a lawyer to its team. This person would be focused on the firm's real estate, credit and equity investment complex, including fund-formation, compliance activities and deal work. The lawyer would report to the Managing Director, Legal. This is an opportunity to join on the ground floor of a well-capitalized asset management company.

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Responsibilities 

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• Provide initial and ongoing legal support for existing '40 Act Funds, private funds and separately managed account and complex corporate transaction and maintenance 
• Assistance with and legal support of registered investment adviser and small business investment companies 
• Preparation and negotiation of corporate transactions, including joint ventures, acquisitions, corporate restructuring and equity and debt fundraising 
• Support of and preparation documentation in support of software development business, including licensing, vendor contracting 
• Support of corporate governance management, including assistance with and preparation for board shareholder meetings and communications, maintaining board books and corporate documentation 
• Support, preparation and review investor communications (including due diligence questionnaires and marketing materials). 
• Negotiate and monitor non-disclosure agreements, service provider agreements and other ancillary agreements. 

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Requirements 

• Passion for impact investing required. 
• Experience: 4-7 years (preference for experience both in a law firm's financial services and investment management group and/or in-house at an alternative asset manager). Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience with registered investment advisers, real estate, credit and equity investment transactions. 
• Candidates with accounting experience preferred; tax, intellectual property and/human resources experience is beneficial 
• Strong academic credentials - Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctor is required. 
• Mature, responsible, and entrepreneurial qualities to complement the existing team. 
• Clear, concise writing skills with an ability to distill complex topics.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 

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Compensation 

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Competitive with market