Paralegal – Private Fund Compliance

Job Description

Paralegal | Bonaccord Capital Partners

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Bonaccord Capital Partners, located in our midtown New York City office. Bonaccord Capital Partners is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their team. This position is explicitly described as a “paralegal plus” role, distinguishing it from a routine paralegal job due to its wide-ranging legal and compliance activities. The role is critical for providing direct support to the General Counsel and CCO across various functions, from potential court visits to client interactions. The company seeks a diligent, self-motivated, and dependable individual eager to learn, grow, and contribute with keen attention to detail, becoming an integral part of Bonaccord’s journey.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Manhattan, NY

• Team: Reports closely to the General Counsel.
• Mission: Owns a wide variety of legal and compliance activities, ensuring diligent support for the General Counsel and CCO.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite, virtual data rooms

What You’ll Actually Do
• Corporate & Investor Data Management: Maintain and update corporate records, files, and databases, and systematically review, track, and update the investor database.
• Legal Document Drafting & Review: Assist the General Counsel with drafting and reviewing various legal contracts, correspondence, and other essential documents.
• Transactional Support: Provide support for transactional work, including Fund entity formation processes and various financing transactions.
• Litigation & Compliance Support: Offer comprehensive support related to litigation, mediation, arbitration, and responses to complaints, alongside assisting with other day-to-day legal and compliance matters.
• Regulatory Filings: Collaborate with the General Counsel and CCO on the preparation and submission of crucial regulatory filings, such as Form ADV, Form PF, and applicable State Blue Sky requirements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree required. Experienced in paralegal or similar work.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience as a paralegal or similar at an asset manager, private fund, or comparable organization. Proficiency in virtual data rooms for document organization and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skills: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication; superb attention to detail; strong organizational and multitasking abilities; team-oriented approach.
• Bonus: Paralegal certification.