The Associate Counsel, PM Legal and Fund Formation at Schonfeld will join the Legal Team, focusing on Portfolio Management (PM) and Capital Development & Investor Relations. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with senior management, blending legal expertise with business acumen to address a wide range of legal issues.

Key responsibilities include drafting, negotiating, and interpreting contracts with portfolio managers, such as investment management and employment agreements. The role also involves all aspects of fund formation and capital development, including launching new investor-facing products, updating fund documents, preparing side letters, and assisting with investor communications. Additionally, the Associate Counsel will spearhead strategic transactions, private equity deals, loan documents, and regulatory matters, working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors.

Candidates should possess a J.D. from an accredited law school and be admitted to a state bar, with 4-6 years of experience in investment management or funds law. Superior legal analytical and drafting skills, along with strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal abilities, are essential. The role requires the capacity to prioritize and manage competing workstreams in a fast-paced environment, both independently and collaboratively. An interest or experience in implementing AI tools to assist the legal team is also desirable.

The base salary for this position ranges from $200,000 to $250,000 annually, with eligibility for a performance bonus and a competitive benefits package. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.

Schonfeld is a global multi-manager hedge fund committed to delivering industry-leading risk-adjusted returns. The firm fosters a culture that empowers talent to continually learn, innovate, and pursue ambitious goals, emphasizing teamwork, collaboration, and the sharing of ideas at all levels. Schonfeld invests in its people through learning and educational offerings and encourages community through internal networks, external partnerships, and service initiatives that promote inclusion and purpose beyond the firm's walls.