Associate Counsel

ABOUT US:

As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different in what we do, how we work, and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. 

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com  

Alter Domus is currently seeking a new Associate Counsel to join our internal Legal team at our Chicago, IL office.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Negotiate, review and draft a wide variety of transactional agreements, including client contracts, vendor contracts, licensing agreements, and confidentiality agreements;
• Provide legal counsel to business partners on a wide range of business and client issues;
• Assist the Head of Legal in ensuring the company’s compliance with all applicable laws and regulations necessary for the conduct of the company’s global business;
• Assist the Head of Legal in ensuring corporate policies and procedures are met and designed to mitigate legal risk;
• Work closely with the internal audit team to ensure audit items are cleared and the company is in legal and business compliance with the maintenance of company records;
• Conduct training for business personnel regarding legal and risk items, such as KYC policies, legal risks in client contracts and other necessary training; and
• Work closely with, direct and manage outside counsel as required.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Juris Doctor from accredited law school and state bar admission 
• 1-5 years of general corporate and transactional experience
• Familiarity with private syndicated loans, securitization, or an understanding of fund administration a plus
• Outstanding organization skills, with high attention-to-detail and data accuracy/review/editing skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Experience building and managing collaborative relationships with internal and external parties
• Adaptability to manage changing priorities and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Budget salary for this role 90,000-105,000

WHAT WE OFFER:

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations 
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program 
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location 

Equity in every sense of the word:

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong. 

We celebrate our differences, and recognise that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, as we work towards shared goals and a common purpose. We take pride in creating a workplace where all our people are empowered to be truly invested in the alternative and bring their whole selves to work.

We are committed to ensuring a welcomeling recruiting and onboarding process for everyone. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. Alter Domus is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

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