Description
We are seeking an Associate General Counsel to support and lead legal workstreams across the firm's equity capital markets franchise and related investment activities.
The successful candidate will advise on equity capital markets and related investment transactions from origination through closing, across a broad range of products and transaction structures. They will independently manage end-to-end deal execution, including structuring, negotiation, documentation, and closing / settlement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Advising on federal securities law matters, and supporting the firm on investor-side SEC reporting, beneficial ownership, and corporate governance matters, including obligations under Sections 13 and 16
- Managing relationships with external counsel, counterparties, and other internal and external transaction stakeholders
- Partnering directly with senior legal colleagues, investment professionals, Risk, Compliance, Operations, Tax, and Accounting to structure and execute investment transactions
The ideal candidate will have:
- At least five years of experience in a corporate or capital markets practice at a major U.S. law firm, or within the legal department of an investment adviser or investment bank managing ECM activities
- Deep experience across capital markets and related transactions, including PIPEs, SPACs, convertible and structured equity and debt offerings, crossover investments, registered offerings, Rule 144A/Regulation S placements, and related equity-linked products
- Strong command of the relevant provisions of the Securities Act and the Securities Exchange Act, as well as an understanding of the securities regulations applicable to hedge funds, including the Investment Advisers Act and the Investment Company Act
- Sound understanding of legal considerations related to material nonpublic information, conflicts of interest, and fiduciary duties
- Strategic judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
- Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels
In terms of compensation, Millennium offers a total compensation package which includes a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits. The estimated base salary range for this position is $160,000 to $200,000.