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Legal Analyst
| Company | Soros Fund Management |
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| Location | New York, NY, USA |
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| Salary | $75000 – $85000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, with excellent academic record
- Interest in gaining exposure to the legal profession, specifically in the context of investment transactions and/or investment funds
- Team player with a positive, “can-do” attitude
- Highly responsive, diligent and detail-oriented
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Available to work outside of normal business hours, on an as-needed basis
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
Responsibilities
- Assist SFM attorneys and external counsel in reviewing, documenting and closing a wide range of investment transactions.
- Assist SFM attorneys in reviewing common legal agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, engagement letters, and third-party contracts.
- Prepare account opening documentation and process “know your customer” (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) requests.
- Assist SFM attorneys and the SFM Trade Support team to manage various corporate actions and trading matters.
- Assist SFM attorneys with fund-related litigation.
- Manage the storage and dissemination of Legal Department files.
- Assist the SFM Compliance team in support of the firm’s compliance practices.
- Maintain positive relationships with teams across the SFM platform, as well as with external counsel and third-party vendors.
- Support SFM attorneys with other miscellaneous tasks, as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in a legal or investment firm setting is a strong plus, but not required
- Prior customer service experience is beneficial
