Paralegal
Position Description
Morgan Stanley Alternative Investment Partners (AIP) specializes in assisting investors around the world achieve their goals through the thoughtful design, integration and management of alternative investment programs. AIP manages and advises approximately $29 billion in assets, across hedge fund, private equity, real estate and multi-asset class strategies. The team employs over 200 professionals with investment offices located in Pennsylvania, New York, London and Hong Kong.
Essential Job Functions
• Tailor standard legal agreements for specific factors relevant to purchases of private equity and real estate primary investments, secondary purchases and direct/indirect co-investments.
• Work with fund general partners, sellers, sponsors, administrators and their respective counsel to draft and negotiate transaction documents.
• Maintain document sets related to transactions, including updating tracking spreadsheets.
• Review and comment on private equity transaction-related legal documents including (but not limited to) confidentiality agreements, partnership agreements, shareholder agreements, purchase/sale agreements and assignment/transfer agreements.
• Assist in the active management of external legal resources and expenses.
• Report to investment team members about transaction status/progress and closing.
• Maintain organized and complete project files and keep all matters updated and current.
• Establish and maintain very organized filing systems; classify, sort, and file all correspondence, records, and other documents.
Skills Required
Minimum Qualifications
• Undergraduate degree (bachelor's degree) and some contract drafting/negotiating experience. L aw degree/training optimal; paralegal certificate/training required at a minimum.
• 3+ years of experience in law office drafting and negotiating transactional documentation; private equity and/or hedge fund transaction experience preferred.
• Must be proficient in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and other programs in preparation of correspondence, documents and/or presentations.
• Superior organizational, prioritization, interpersonal, communication and administrative skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
• Strong telephone, writing, and proofreading skills.
• Must be extremely professional and exhibit confidence and conviction, without being pushy or arrogant.
• Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently (at times, without explicit instruction or guidance).
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