Leading Alternative Investment Platform - Structured Investments Counsel
A leading NYC-based Alternative Investment Platform is seeking a Structured Investments Counsel to join its Legal team. This role will support the firm's structured investments and annuities business and offers broad exposure across complex financial products, commercial contracting, regulatory matters, and fintech-related initiatives.
This is a highly collaborative position working closely with business stakeholders, legal, and compliance teams, with visibility across structured investment products, annuity offerings, platform services, and cross-border regulatory matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Negotiate complex agreements with structured investment issuers, annuity providers, and financial institution users of the firm's technology platform.
- Advise on legal, regulatory, and reputational risks associated with structured investment products, annuity offerings, and related financial technology services.
- Partner with business teams on strategic initiatives, new product offerings, and day-to-day legal matters impacting the structured investments and annuities platform.
- Analyze cross-border legal and regulatory requirements and provide guidance on product distribution and platform activities.
- Coordinate with internal legal and compliance teams to support product development, commercial initiatives, and ongoing risk management efforts.
Required Background:
- J.D. and 4+ years of experience advising on structured products, capital markets, derivatives, annuities, or other financial products at a leading law firm and/or in-house.
- Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements and advising on financial products-related legal and regulatory matters.
- Strong knowledge of securities, financial services, and investment product regulatory frameworks.
- Ability to assess legal risk while providing practical, business-oriented advice in a fast-paced environment.
Candidates interested in joining a dynamic alternative investment platform at the intersection of financial products, technology, and investment solutions are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration.
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