Skyview Group ("Skyview") is an employee-owned professional services firm that supports clients in the investment management, banking and capital markets, real estate, and insurance sectors. Skyview offers a range of integrated services across finance, accounting, tax, legal support, compliance, human resources, communications, information technology, and other back- and middle-office functions. Skyview is headquartered in Dallas and driven by a team of experienced financial services veterans.
Description
Skyview Legal is seeking an exceptional attorney with 4-8 years of experience with either a top tier law firm or leading financial services/money manager/investment advisor to join the in-house legal team in its Dallas office to work with its asset manager clients.
Responsibilities
- Act as Corporate Secretary for client fund complex
- Assist with required regulatory filings for public and private funds
- Participate in and prepare reporting in connection with monthly and quarterly in-person and telephonic retail fund complex board meetings
- Support the compliance functions of the client broker / dealers (BDs) and retail registered investment advisors (RIAs)
- Drive legal side of special projects (e.g., fund conversions, corporate actions, M&A activity, financings, etc.)
- Interface with external counsel on behalf of clients
Qualifications
- 4-8 years' experience with a top tier law firm in Corporate/Securities/Investment Funds or leading financial services/money manager/investment advisor
- JD and undergraduate degree from highly regarded institution
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, or leveraged finance
- Investment fund experience, including familiarity with the Investment Company Act and Advisers Act, is preferred
- Understanding of financial services industry
- Excellent writing/drafting, communication, and organizational skills
- The ability to manage multiple projects efficiently
- Hard driving work ethic
Compensation and Benefits
Skyview offers a competitive base salary and discretionary bonus based on performance. Skyview has an industry leading health insurance plan with no premiums or deductibles. Skyview's talented professionals share a passion for excellence, commitment to teamwork, and pride based on the firm's work in the professional services sector. Skyview is an Equal Opportunity Employer.