Senior Funds Attorney, Specialty Finance

Overview

Job Description: Neuberger Berman is a leading asset manager that is seeking a Private Funds/Investment Management Attorney to provide advice, support and research on a broad variety of legal, regulatory and general corporate matters for the fundraising efforts and ongoing operation of their Specialty Finance business, which focuses on short-duration, asset-based investments. The position will support a registered investment adviser focused on private fund fundraising and investing, including for both closed-end funds and evergreen funds.

The position will report to the General Counsel covering the business. This is an exceptional opportunity for a well-rounded investment management attorney who enjoys working on many different sophisticated matters, wants substantial business team and client contact and is a team player.

• Provide legal advice relating to fund and separate account formation and operation, as well as investment advisory services to private funds and institutional separate account clients
• Negotiating investment advisory agreements, delegation agreements and side letters
• Working with the Compliance department on policies and procedures, including the implementation of the Firm’s compliance program
• Working with the finance, tax and operations teams on fund formation and ongoing fund operations
• Assisting in the development of new investment vehicles and products
• Advising and coordinating with internal and external counsel relating to mandates

• At least 6 years' experience within large law firm
• JD Required
• Working knowledge of Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Investment Company Act of 1940 and the 1933 and 1934 Acts and ERISA rules
• Working knowledge of various private fund structures, including evergreen structures and tax driven structures, like treaty structures and ICAVs
• Efficient and resourceful, able to work independently, handling multiple and changing priorities, and meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills; detail oriented
• Strong time-management skills; ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management

Neuberger Berman is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Compensation Details

The salary range for this role in New York is $250,000-$300,000 and the salary range for the role in California is $250,000-$300,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future.

An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, business sector, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, market benchmarking data, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for a discretionary bonus, which, along with base salary and retirement contributions, is part of our total comprehensive package.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement, life insurance and other benefits to eligible employees.

Note:

No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, production, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Neuberger Berman is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, creed, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship status or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact online accommodations at nb dot com.

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