- Required Experience: 7-12 years
- Part Time/Full Time: Full Time
- Location: New York
i80 Group is a specialty finance investment manager, providing capital and support to breakthrough fintech and proptech companies. We provide creative and flexible asset-based facilities used to fund origination of loans and other collateral. We typically work with companies to provide financings starting at $25mm and scaling significantly thereafter.
i80’s capital is a complement to institutional equity (VC/PE). Whereas equity is typically used to finance the underlying operating business, i80’s credit is used to cost-effectively originate collateralizable assets (real estate, equipment, receivables, loan pools, etc.). Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all structure, we design bespoke solutions specific to the unique needs of our partners.
About the Role:
Reporting to the COO & CCO, the Director/VP, Legal Affairs will be a key contributing member of the group by providing high-quality legal advice, guidance, and services to seasoned teams, in addition to corporate, regulatory, compliance, and other fields of law relevant to the day-to-day services provided by an in-house legal department.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and/or assist with all legal aspects of fundraising, including fund formation, structuring vehicles, capital raising processes, and other ongoing legal requirements, which may include due diligence activities
- Act as lead counsel on the investment structure agreements and liaise with partners
- Provide leadership in supporting our M&A ambitions, acting as a business partner supporting all phases of transactions
- Draft and negotiate a wide variety of contractual arrangements
- Act as a trusted advisor to team members on relevant legal issues affecting the businesses
- Oversee the work of external counsels engaged in managing fund transactions
- Assist with regulatory compliance and the implementation and administration of core policies and procedures (e.g., compliance, AML/KYC, conflicts of interests, etc.)
- Identify and track regulatory developments and best practices in the areas of compliance, securities law, and corporate governance
Qualifications:
- 7-12 years of experience in private practice and/or in-house, with experience in fund formation, private equity, private credit, and/or debt investment
Other desired skills:
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English (French is an asset)
- Professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and discretion
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and other communication skills
- Superior analytical skills, sound judgment, and good business sense
- Strong work ethic and ability to multi-task, manage stress during periods of intense activity, and handle a wide array of files across several legal disciplines
- Creative, proactive, organized, and detail-oriented
- No Ego
What We Offer
- $150-$200k + Bonus (Total compensation commensurate with experience)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
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