Associate General Counsel Broker-Dealer Securities
Associate General Counsel Broker-Dealer Securities
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$ 200000 - 300000
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Job Description
Associate General Counsel BrokerDealer & Securities
Position Overview
Crowd Street a leading online investment platform is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join our inhouse legal and compliance team. The Associate General Counsel role is instrumental in the success of the Legal & Compliance team at CrowdStreet and focuses primarily on issues associated with offering private investment opportunities to highnetworth investors through Crowd Streets registered brokerdealer. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer you will work closely with the capital markets investments operations marketing and compliance teams to support investment opportunities through the full investment life cycle. An ideal candidate will have extensive experience representing brokerdealers and alternative asset managers.
The Success Youll Build
- Play a key role in delivering quality investment opportunities to Crowd Street investors.
- Negotiate brokerage and services agreements for the distribution of private equity venture capital and other private investment funds to high net worth investors with a particular focus on nontraded 40 Act funds.
- Ensure securities offerings conform to Crowd Street standards and regulatory requirements including compliance with the securities rules and regulations and FINRA rules particularly the application of Reg D and Rule 2210 with respect to accredited investors (noninstitutional).
- Negotiate partnership and operating agreements and private offering documents including private placement memorandums operating agreements and subscription agreements working closely with our investments investment performance and marketplace operations teams.
- Draft fund formation documents including private placement memorandums operating agreements and subscription agreements for proprietary investment vehicles.
- Support investor relations and marketing in drafting external communications.
- Manage complex matters independently prioritizing multiple open matters and fastpaced processes.
- Serve on crossfunctional teams to support innovation and corporate initiatives.
- Use excellent communication skills knowledge and judgment to regularly assess advise and recommend solutions to complex challenges.
The Experiences and Competencies Necessary for Success
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law program
- Admission to practice in New York
- 5 years of investment funds and/or brokerdealer regulatory experience with at least 4 years of rigorous law firm experience
- Deep understanding of offering and governance documents (PPMs subscription agreements governing documents) for complex structures
- Experience with registered investment funds and/or private investment funds understanding of the fundamentals of the Investment Company Act and its exemptions
- Passion for learning building and problemsolving
- Exceptional communication skills that foster clear understanding of complex subjects
- Collaboration and negotiation skills that build trust and strong relationships
Job Location
This is a hybrid position based at our newly established New York Corporate Headquarters in Midtown Manhattan. Candidates must be able to commute to the office 23 days per week. Our hybrid work model offers flexibility with inoffice requirements determined by business needs.
Compensation & Benefits Statement
The estimated salary range for this position in NYC is $200000 $300000 per year. Compensation and final offer will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience skills qualifications and overall fit for the role.
In addition to base salary we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
- Stock option equity to share in the companys success
- Variable pay opportunities based on performance
- 401(k) plan with corporate match to support longterm financial wellbeing
- Flexible time off to support worklife balance
- Home office stipend to help create a productive remote workspace
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical dental and vision coverage
We are committed to providing competitive compensation and benefits to support our employees wellbeing and professional growth. Learn more about our benefits here.
About Crowd Street
Crowd Street is a private market investing platform where accredited investors access what have traditionally been institutional exclusive private market investments. This platform allows alternative investment firms to raise private capital from a pool beyond their institutional partners. A disruptor in our industry Crowd Street was named the Best Overall Real Estate Crowdfunding Site by Investopedia for three years in a row. By combining our teams private market investment experience with our proprietary technology Crowd Street gives individual investors direct access to a range of investment opportunities and all the online tools needed to manage those investments. As of 02.07.2024 thousands of investors have invested over $4 billion in more than 800 projects. Disclosures: more at . Crowd Street Inc. (Crowd Street) offers investment opportunities on its website (the Crowd Street Marketplace). Broker dealer services in connection with an investment are offered through Crowd Street Capital LLC (Crowd Street Capital) a broker dealer registered with FINRA and a member of SIPC.
At Crowd Street inclusion equity and diversity are necessary to achieving our goals. Our differences in age race gender nationality sexual orientation physical ability thinking style and background bring a variety of knowledge that makes us collectively smarter and better able to compete. We are committed to recruiting developing and advancing a diverse staff and engaging in the work that makes that possible.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
