Investment Counsel

Overview

A tech-enabled alternative asset management firm specializing in data-driven origination for investments in legal and government-payment assets is seeking an Investment Counsel. The organization manages over $1.7 billion for endowments, foundations, and family offices and is expanding its litigation finance fund team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and due diligence on potential investment opportunities
• Prepare detailed investment memoranda
• Engage in real-time negotiations with plaintiffs and attorneys regarding investment terms and pricing
• Collaborate closely with the engineering team to translate legal expertise into automation tools

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, History, Law, or a related field, or equivalent experience from a top-tier institution
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited top 20 law school
• Minimum of 10 years post-law school experience, including litigation practice at an AmLaw 200 firm or comparable boutique firm
• Experience in plaintiff-side representation, alternative fee arrangements, litigation finance, or asset management is advantageous but not mandatory
• Expertise in several of the following areas: commercial litigation, breach of contract, antitrust, multidistrict litigation, employment disputes, whistleblower claims, corporate governance litigation

Location

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