Description
iCapital is seeking a Vice President to join the Legal team with a primary focus on Latin American markets and distribution.
This role will support iCapital's offering of investment products across both U.S. and Latin American jurisdictions, advising on complex cross-border distribution matters, Latin American investment product offering rules, and international regulatory compliance.
The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in U.S. and non-U.S. broker-dealer distribution issues, U.S. and Latin American securities regulations for private funds, and preferably Spanish language proficiency to effectively serve our growing Latin American client base.
Responsibilities
- Draft and negotiate agreements with Latin American distribution agents ensuring compliance with both U.S. and local market regulations.
- Advise on the legal implications of offering new and existing products and services, including private funds, exchange traded notes and local Latin American structures.
- Coordinate with local counsel across Latin American jurisdictions on regulatory matters, fund formation work, and compliance issues specific to each market.
- Draft and review private fund offering materials, partnership agreements, and other private fund legal documentation.
- Review and negotiate side letters, subscription agreements, and investor documentation for Latin American institutional and high-net-worth clients.
- Support client relationship development and business expansion initiatives in key Latin American markets.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of fund formation experience within the investment management space
- Strong knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and FINRA regulations
- Working knowledge of Latin American fund offering rules and regulatory frameworks private funds and other products
- Experience with offshore fund structures, Regulation D offerings, and international private placement requirements
- Member in good standing of Florida Bar, another state or jurisdiction
- Law firm or in-house experience at an asset management firm or broker dealer is a plus
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Willingness to learn new topics and work in an evolving business environment
- Organized and detail-oriented with big picture capability
Benefits
The base salary range for this role is $180,000 to $220,000.
Employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- An employer matched retirement plan
- Generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental, vision, telemedicine, and virtual mental health counseling
- Parental leave
- Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
Employees in this role will work in the office Monday-Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday.