Job Summary
Success in this position will be driven by a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset, a commitment to legal excellence, and the ability to build constructive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
The legal counsel will play a critical role in enabling Arch’s investments to optimize deal execution, manage legal risks, and maintain best-in-class operational and legal standards across its growing portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Review and negotiate private‑markets transaction documents, including limited partnership agreements, side letters, and investment management agreements.
- Collaborate with investment professionals, business‑segment legal teams and other stakeholders to support portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring of investments.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal partners (legal, risk, compliance, investments, senior management) and external constituencies (outside counsel, managers).
- Assist with general corporate matters such as fund operations, entity management, governance, contract review, and regulatory analysis.
- Provide guidance to investment teams on compliance policies, regulatory requirements, and risk considerations.
- Perform corporate housekeeping duties: take minutes, serve as secretary, and maintain corporate documents.
- Maintain and enhance the compliance program to align with Group‑level policies.
Qualifications
- 8–10 years of relevant experience, preferably within an asset‑management or investment‑banking legal department.
- JD and admission in good standing to a U.S. jurisdiction.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate complexity, build consensus, and nurture relationships with regulators and business partners.
- Self‑starter with strong attention to detail and an action orientation.
- Collaborative lawyer and business partner who balances risk with organizational growth and commercial objectives.
- Excellent judgment, communication skills, and executive presence.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary (NYC & DC): $200,634 – $271,446 per year. Total compensation may also include short‑ and long‑term incentives.
Benefits include:
- Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching
- Paid time off: 20 days per year, up to 12 paid holidays, 2 paid volunteer days
- Life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
- Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks
- Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement
- Backup child and elder care support
Location and Work Arrangement
Position available for remote/hybrid work. Individuals may be assigned to offices in NYC or DC.
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