Attorney - Fund Formation and IR Support en HBK Capital Management

About HBK 

HBK Capital Management is an alternative investment firm currently managing approximately $8 billion in assets. The firm was founded in 1991 and employs approximately 200 individuals in Dallas, New York, and London. Among the top-rated and longest-tenured hedge funds in the world, we have a refreshingly transparent and team-focused culture, low turnover, and a fun work environment. Exceptional people have always been central to the firm's success, and we strive to hire the best and brightest individuals in all areas of our organization.

Job Description

HBK is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Legal Department with primary responsibility for supporting HBK’s private funds and investor coverage workstreams. The role focuses on private fund documentation, investor reporting and marketing materials, and regulatory matters affecting HBK’s private funds and client accounts. This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented lawyer to join an entrepreneurial, intellectually rigorous in-house legal and compliance team, advising on the legal and regulatory implications of operating a global investment management business. This position reports to the General Counsel of HBK.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and otherwise assist with private fund offering documents and related materials, including private placement memoranda, governing agreements, subscription documents, side letters and intercompany agreements relating to HBK’s management of its private funds.
• Prepare, review and otherwise assist with documentation relating to separate client accounts, including investment management agreements and investment guidelines.
• Partner closely with HBK’s Investor Relations team on marketing and investor communications; prepare and review marketing materials and other investor-related disclosures and reports.
• Assist with understanding and applying U.S. and non-U.S. regulatory requirements relevant to the marketing and offering of HBK’s private funds in various jurisdictions.
• Provide legal and regulatory support in respect of HBK’s private funds and client accounts and assist HBK’s Compliance Department on matters arising under its compliance program in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support all aspects of the Legal Department function, including providing counsel to HBK’s front and back-office personnel on legal and regulatory matters.

Required Skills

The ideal candidate must be a licensed attorney in good standing with the Texas Bar (or equivalent) and should possess strong academic and organizational skills, be self-motivated, have strong oral and written communication skills, and be able to work efficiently and effectively in a fast paced, high stakes environment. A minimum of 7 years of experience working on investment management/fund formation at a major law firm and/or investment management firm is strongly preferred, along with expertise in U.S. securities laws relevant to investment fund matters. This position provides an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to develop new skills and expand existing skills with respect to all the legal and business issues and opportunities that arise within a global investment management firm.