Department Summary
Carlyle's Global Funds Legal team provides well-reasoned, concise advice on current, proposed or anticipated business activities of Carlyle and our funds, balancing business-oriented goals with legal and reputational risk.
Position Summary
The attorney would be a part of the Global Funds Legal team with a focus on the Global Private Equity segment, and would advise on all aspects of fund raising, including fund formation, new product development and fund structuring, investment structuring and other fund related matters. This attorney will assist with negotiating and interpreting private placement memoranda, limited partnership agreements, parallel vehicle documents, co-investment documents, managed accounts, investment management agreements, side- letters, transfer agreements and related documents. The attorney will also work on Carlyle's global placement agent relationships and work in close contact with the Compliance team on due diligence of such relationships. The attorney will also work on other miscellaneous internal structuring and regulatory issues. This position will also act as a liaison between Carlyle and outside counsel.
Primary Responsibilities
- Review and negotiate limited partnership agreements, private placement memoranda, subscription agreements, side letters, placement agent agreements and other related documentation relating to Carlyle's private investment funds (both main funds and external and internal co-investment funds) and managed accounts
- Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding ongoing fund operations, governance and transactions
- Draft and review non-disclosure agreements, structure charts, resolutions and other miscellaneous agreements/documents
- Draft and review documentation relating to secondaries and transfers
- Improve existing knowledge management processes for the Global Funds Legal team and assist with miscellaneous firm and fund regulatory compliance items
Requirements
- JD from a top-tier law school with strong academic performance
- Active member of the bar of at least one state or the District of Columbia
- 2-4 years of professional working experience at a reputable law firm with a focus on fund formation
- Attention to detail, strong time management, organizational and project management skills and logical/analytical approach to work are essential
- Ability to think critically, spot issues and exercise good judgement, balancing business-oriented goals with legal and reputational risk
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Benefits/Compensation
The compensation range for this role is specific to Washington, DC and New York, NY and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to the skill sets required/preferred; prior experience and training; licenses and/or certifications.
The anticipated base salary range for this role is $175,000 to $210,000.
In addition to the base salary, the hired professional will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package spanning retirement benefits, health insurance, life insurance and disability, paid time off, paid holidays, family planning benefits and various wellness programs. Additionally, the hired professional may also be eligible to participate in an annual discretionary incentive program, the award of which will be dependent on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Due to the high volume of candidates, please be advised that only candidates selected to interview will be contacted by Carlyle.
Company Profile
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $441 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 612 investment vehicles as of December 31, 2024. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,300 professionals operating in 29 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Carlyle places an emphasis on development, retention and inclusion as supported by our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Carlyle's purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, which range from public and private pension funds to wealthy individuals and families to sovereign wealth funds, unions and corporations. Carlyle invests across three segments - Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Investment Solutions - and has expertise in various industries, including: aerospace, defense & government services, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation.
At Carlyle, we believe that a wide spectrum of experiences and viewpoints drives performance and success. Our CEO, Harvey Schwartz, has stated that, "To build better businesses and create value for all of our stakeholders, we are focused on assembling leadership teams with the strongest insights from a range of perspectives." We strive to foster an environment where ideas are openly shared and valued. By bringing together teams with varied expertise and approaches, we enjoy a competitive advantage and create a stronger foundation for long-term success.
