Counsel – Registered Funds

Counsel – Registered Funds

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school; member in good standing with the New York State Bar Association
• 6+ years of relevant legal experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at an alternative investment manager of registered/regulated products
• Fluent in the 40 Act, the Advisers Act, and the 33 and 34 Acts
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral; ability to distill complex concepts into discernable terms
• Superior interpersonal skills; builds and maintains strong relationships/credibility with relevant stakeholders
• Ability to work independently while also supervising and guiding others in performing tasks
• Thrives in a fast-paced, rigorous work environment; effectively anticipates and prioritizes work and meets deadlines
• Ability to think critically and solve challenges with innovative solutions
• Entrepreneurial, self-guided work ethic with results-driven orientation
• Possesses professional integrity and the discretion, tact, and ability to maintain confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support with respect to all aspects of corporate governance and day-to-day operations for Apollo’s regulated funds
• Advise on Investment Company Act of 1940 (40 Act) issues related to transactions, co-investments, restructurings, joint ventures, multi-tranche/cross-holdings and similar transactions
• Advise on 40 Act issues applicable to strategic initiatives, including public adviser and fund structures
• Provide legal advice and support with respect to the build-out of the global wealth management business, including the development and structuring of new retail-based product offerings
• Advise on transactions subject to Apollo’s co-investment exemptive order and assist with compliance thereof
• Draft, review and negotiate offering documents, investment management agreements, distribution arrangements, and various third-party service provider agreements
• Advise on and assist with the preparation, review, and filing of various filings and reports under the Securities Exchange Act (33 Act) and 40 Act, including 10Q, 10K, 8K, N-CEN, N-CSR, N-PORT, Section 16 filings, etc.
• Support stock exchange compliance; oversee preparation and coordination of filings and communications with the exchanges, as applicable
• Advise on corporate governance matters for the boards of directors and committees, including preparing and/or overseeing the preparation of board materials, setting agendas, interfacing with the board members, attending meetings, and preparing minutes
• Advise on and assist with preparation of proxy statements and shareholder meeting related materials
• Review and advise on marketing and investor relations materials, and assist in responding to due diligence requests
• Advise on Form ADV filings/disclosures, assist with drafting and maintenance of registered fund and adviser compliance manuals and advise on Rule 38a-1 and Rule 206(4)-7 testing and reporting

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.