Vice President Legal

Job Description

Total Comp Range $350,000-500,000

On-sight NY, NY 5 days per week

Vice President / Senior Vice President, Legal Affairs

About the Role :

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, the VP / SVP of Legal Affairs will play a critical role within the organization by delivering strategic legal advice and hands-on support across corporate, transactional, regulatory, and compliance matters. This individual will work closely with senior leadership and business teams to ensure the company’s operations and investments are executed efficiently and in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee and / or assist with all legal aspects of fundraising initiatives, including fund formation, investment vehicle structuring, capital raising, and related due diligence activities.
• Serve as lead counsel on investment structures and partnership agreements, coordinating closely with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Provide legal and strategic guidance in support of the company’s M&A initiatives, including due diligence, negotiation, and transaction execution.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial and transactional agreements.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on legal issues impacting daily operations and strategic initiatives.
• Manage and direct outside counsel in connection with fund transactions and related matters.
• Support ongoing regulatory compliance efforts and the implementation of key corporate policies and procedures, including compliance, AML / KYC, and conflict-of-interest frameworks.
• Monitor and assess legal and regulatory developments, providing proactive advice on best practices in compliance, securities law, and corporate governance.

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Any questions, please reach out to Greg Sokol - 914-400-6281 or GregSokol@sokolassoc.com