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Fernridge Group

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 Legal Associate &ndash; Asset Management (Alternative Credit)
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 New York, NY (in office)
 
 
 
 Experience:
 
 3+ years post JD
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Firm
 
 
 Our client is a growing, credit-focused asset manager managing approx. $1B in AUM and actively fundraising (they are also backed by a reputable PE shop). The firm invests across a range of alternative credit strategies, including CLOs and ABS, with an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture that offers strong visibility and impact.
 
 
 
 
 
 Position Overview
 
 
 Counsel will work in the Legal &amp; Compliance team, reporting to the General Counsel, and support senior investment professionals and the firm&rsquo;s business units across a wide range of corporate, client (SMAs, private and registered funds), and transactional matters. This is a hands-on role ideal for a motivated junior attorney looking to gain broad in-house exposure within a sophisticated credit platform.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
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 Review, draft, and manage client and fund documentation, service agreements, and corporate contracts.
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 Assist with the negotiation and execution of various agreements, including vendor and service provider contracts.
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 Support legal and operational processes related to fundraising, compliance, and entity formation.
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 Handle KYC/AML documentation and related administrative legal tasks.
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 Conduct legal research and support internal governance documentation.
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 Liaise with external counsel and service providers as needed.
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 Qualifications
 
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 J.D. degree required.
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 3-5 years of legal experience, preferably from a law firm, finance, or in-house (preferably asset management).
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 Exposure to fund formation, credit, or structured products is a plus, but not required.
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 Strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.
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 Proactive, resourceful, and eager to learn the inner workings of a growing investment firm.
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 Why This Role
 
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 Join a lean, entrepreneurial legal team where your work is visible and valued.
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 Gain exposure to a wide range of fund, credit, and corporate matters.
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 Excellent opportunity for a junior attorney to transition from firm to in-house within a growing alternative asset manager.
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