Career Group Search · 12 hours ago
Legal Associate
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$130K/yr - $170K/yr
2+ years expCareer Group Search is a rapidly growing, credit-focused asset manager seeking a Legal Associate. The role involves supporting senior investment professionals and the firm's business units across a range of corporate and transactional matters.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Review, draft, and manage client and fund documentation, service agreements, and corporate contracts
Assist with the negotiation and execution of various agreements, including vendor and service provider contracts
Support legal and operational processes related to fundraising, compliance, and entity formation
Handle KYC/AML documentation and related administrative legal tasks
Conduct legal research and support internal governance documentation
Liaise with external counsel and service providers as needed
Qualification
Required
J.D. degree required
2–3+ years of legal experience at a law firm or in-house (preferably asset management)
Strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment
Proactive, resourceful, and eager to learn the inner workings of a growing investment firm
Preferred
Exposure to fund formation, credit, or structured products is a plus, but not required
Benefits
Bonus
Competitive benefits package
Company
Career Group Search
At Career Group Search, we specialize in building your executive team.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase