Institutional Equity Division – Director/VP, Fund Services - Documentation (New York/Purchase)

An ever present element of the role is the need to keep current with evolving business needs and regulatory changes. Examples include new laws enacted in the United States and offshore jurisdictions addressing how alternative funds operate, and the ongoing evolution of privacy laws globally (e.g., GDPR).

Principal Responsibilities and Duties:

Drafting and negotiating administration/service agreements with private fund clients

Reviewing client offering documents, organizational documents and subscription documents and working with internal teams to provide comments back to client/client counsel

Implementing MSFS technology initiatives (e.g., Online Forms) – daily communication and coordination with internal operational teams globally

Managing document process workflows to ensure document updates are properly implemented, reviewed and presented to client with a low tolerance for drafting errors

Direct engagement with clients (in-house and external counsel, investor relations, COO/CFOs), and investors – clients are located in US, Europe, Australia and Asia

Coordinating the review and resolution of legal-related issues/questions that arise from the investor services and accounting teams (e.g., FINRA new issue, ERISA benefit plan investor status, pledges, transfers)

Minimum requirements to qualify for this position:

1. Knowledge/experience:

The optimal candidate has experience in a legal role with a law firm, bank, hedge fund administrator, investment adviser or in a legal role otherwise supporting investment management

Experience preparing and presenting subject matter trainings related to alternative investments, and developing team knowledge resources

Comfortable speaking with clients, fund directors, and stakeholders across functions to manage issues and deliverables under time-pressure deadlines

Experience with AML regulation of financial institutions and policy document drafting

Familiarity with CIMA and Cayman Islands regulation over alternative funds

ERISA knowledge a plus

2. Skills:

Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills including the ability to draft/review/negotiate contracts and prioritize multiple tasks – possess a strong sense of urgency and excellent judgment

Collaboration oriented – teamwork is essential and the ability to work well with colleagues face-to-face and overseas is vital

Very strong execution, analytical and problem-solving abilities

Ability to learn quickly

Strong interpersonal and client management skills, with the ability to work well both independently and in a team environment

High attention to detail and good judgment

Management or supervisory experience preferred

Facility with Excel and ability to readily learn new proprietary systems – the latter is a must

3. Technical/professional qualifications and accreditations:

JD with experience in corporate law environment

Financial services and alternative investments-related experience

4. Personal qualities/competencies:

Professional demeanor, polite and well-spoken

Good written/verbal communication skills

Attention to detail and good data processing skills

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $90,000 and $200,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.