Innocap Investment Management
Senior Legal Counsel, Structuring
Innocap Investment Management, New York, New York, us, 10261
ABOUT INNOCAP
Innocap is the world’s leading firm of managed account platform services. With over US$89 billion in assets under management, over 500 employees and offices in five countries, we are shaping the future of alternative investments for institutional owners and allocators. Our mission is to revolutionize the asset management industry and to provide customized expert services and an exceptional client experience.
We are seeking forward-thinking individuals to join us on our exciting journey. Innocap’s success is built on the diversity of our people and the strength of their ambitions. We empower our teams and foster a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, innovation, and growth. At Innocap, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your career, work on exciting projects, and make a real impact.
ABOUT THE ROLE Reporting directly to Innocap’s Global Head of Structuring, you will be playing a role in establishing managed account platforms on behalf of our clients, including managing and negotiating relevant documentation with trading counterparties. You will be responsible for coordinating with other departments internally (risk, due diligence, investor relations, accounting, operations, compliance) as it relates to the establishment of such managed account platforms as well as with external parties (investment managers, trading counterparties, external legal counsel, tax advisors). This role is client-facing and requires relationship management skills as well as thorough knowledge and expertise of investment funds, trading documentation and financial instruments.
As Senior Legal Counsel, your main responsibility will be to:
Negotiate and manage counterparty trading documentation, including ISDA Master Agreements, Prime Brokerage Agreements, CSAs, Futures Agreements, and other relevant trading agreements.
Ensure all trade documentation complies with regulatory requirements and internal and client policies.
Coordinate with trading counterparties to negotiate terms, resolve issues, and understand requirements to ensure that documentation accurately reflects the agreed-upon terms.
Provide expert advice on documentation-related issues and contribute to the development of documentation templates.
Stay informed of industry trends, regulatory changes, and market practices to ensure compliance and competitiveness.
Manage projects related to trade documentation, ensuring timely completion and adherence to project goals.
Serve as the primary point of contact for trading counterparties, managing and developing these key relationships.
In time, participate in client presentations and meetings as our counterparty agreement expert.
PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Bachelor’s degree in law.
Member of a relevant bar association or the equivalent.
At least 7 years of relevant experience in drafting and negotiating trade documentation.
Strong knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework of securities and financial markets (with focus on US/Cayman legal issues).
Proven ability to lead large-scale firm projects while maintaining a proactive, positive, and adaptable approach to work.
Good relationship management skills with the ability to articulate information to internal and external stakeholders, especially clients.
Detail-oriented, thorough, resourceful with a proven ability to stay organized and manage work in a timely manner.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English.
Please note that the role is hybrid (mix of remote and in-office).
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We are seeking forward-thinking individuals to join us on our exciting journey. Innocap’s success is built on the diversity of our people and the strength of their ambitions. We empower our teams and foster a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, innovation, and growth. At Innocap, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your career, work on exciting projects, and make a real impact.
ABOUT THE ROLE Reporting directly to Innocap’s Global Head of Structuring, you will be playing a role in establishing managed account platforms on behalf of our clients, including managing and negotiating relevant documentation with trading counterparties. You will be responsible for coordinating with other departments internally (risk, due diligence, investor relations, accounting, operations, compliance) as it relates to the establishment of such managed account platforms as well as with external parties (investment managers, trading counterparties, external legal counsel, tax advisors). This role is client-facing and requires relationship management skills as well as thorough knowledge and expertise of investment funds, trading documentation and financial instruments.
As Senior Legal Counsel, your main responsibility will be to:
Negotiate and manage counterparty trading documentation, including ISDA Master Agreements, Prime Brokerage Agreements, CSAs, Futures Agreements, and other relevant trading agreements.
Ensure all trade documentation complies with regulatory requirements and internal and client policies.
Coordinate with trading counterparties to negotiate terms, resolve issues, and understand requirements to ensure that documentation accurately reflects the agreed-upon terms.
Provide expert advice on documentation-related issues and contribute to the development of documentation templates.
Stay informed of industry trends, regulatory changes, and market practices to ensure compliance and competitiveness.
Manage projects related to trade documentation, ensuring timely completion and adherence to project goals.
Serve as the primary point of contact for trading counterparties, managing and developing these key relationships.
In time, participate in client presentations and meetings as our counterparty agreement expert.
PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Bachelor’s degree in law.
Member of a relevant bar association or the equivalent.
At least 7 years of relevant experience in drafting and negotiating trade documentation.
Strong knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework of securities and financial markets (with focus on US/Cayman legal issues).
Proven ability to lead large-scale firm projects while maintaining a proactive, positive, and adaptable approach to work.
Good relationship management skills with the ability to articulate information to internal and external stakeholders, especially clients.
Detail-oriented, thorough, resourceful with a proven ability to stay organized and manage work in a timely manner.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English.
Please note that the role is hybrid (mix of remote and in-office).
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