General Counsel  (West Mclean)

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Details
  • Address: West Mclean, VA 22103 (map)
  • Date Posted: 09/17/09
  • Job Type: Full-time
Description

Salary: 150-170K + Bonus
Company Info
Our Client is a registered investment adviser at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Job Responsibilities
We are looking for someone to be the eyes and ears within the company for management and the Board of Directors regarding all legal and regulation issues.

This person will work with the CEO, Board, and all departments of the organization on all legal compliance issues for each fund. Some of the responsibilities will include:
A. Prepare minutes for all board meetings, shareholder meetings and related resolutions.

B. Ensure all corporate documents are maintained in good standing and are up to date per the companies’ audit and legal standards.

C. Review and approval all non-disclosure agreements.

D. Manage relationships with all external counsels.

E. Review and ensure all communications with the public are made in a timely manner and proper form.

F. Review and ensure that all Funds and employees communicate with government regulators accurately and that our marketing materials follow regulations.

G. Oversee all Section 16 forms are filed and in compliance for all applicable officers.

H. Prepare and manage circulation of D&O questionnaires for directors and applicable officers each year.

I. Review filings with the SEC to help make the documents consistent with regulations and public disclosure.

J. Prepare and work with outside counsel to file proxy statements.

K. Assist in the preparation of all annual meetings, including drafting meeting scripts, interfacing with proxy solicitation firms and the transfer agent.

L. Will be the primary contact for all litigation matters. Will have the responsibility to assess and respond to all litigation matters with the advice of outside counsel.

M. Prepare legal documents and information memorandums for board meetings and senior management.

N. Oversee staff of two (corporate paralegal and corporate document administrator). Their responsibilities include tracking and maintaining UCC filings, business license, portfolio company organizational structures, and adherence to record retention policies and maintenance of all corporate documentation.

O. Other duties as assigned.

Candidate Qualifications
•Proven ability to manage many legal projects simultaneously
•Experience in a law firm and as in-house counsel
•Experience preparing complex documents in a regulatory environment
•Experience providing top management and organization with legal advice
•Experience preparing corporate resolutions and minutes
•Able to develop, communicate, and focus on key issues in complex situations
•Strong communication skills. This person will be reporting and communicating with the board of directors, accountants and lawyers on a regular basis
•Experience supervising employees
•Knowledge of SEC reporting requirements and regulations •Desired: Experience with the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment Advisers Act

Please submit your resume at:
http://www.atlasadvancement.com/jobs/jobdetail.php?id=1121

Ad ID: 182583