About Arootah Arootah is a talent solutions firm purpose-built for the alternative investment industry. We advise and we execute, covering the full talent spectrum from entry to exit across five services: Talent Acquisition, Fractional Leadership, Talent Development, Retention & Compensation, and Transition.
Most talent firms solve one problem. Because we cover the full spectrum, we can help clients identify and solve the right one. We start with diagnosis, then deliver.
Our team has run alternative investment firms at the highest levels as COOs, CFOs, and CCOs. That operator experience, combined with 15+ years of alternatives-specific recruiting and a network of 700+ vetted advisors across 18 functional disciplines, is what makes the advice credible and the execution reliable. We also draw on a network of 600+ coaches, deploying those with specific experience guiding senior executives in the alternatives industry.
One industry. One talent partner. Entry to exit.
Learn more: https://arootah.com/
Who We’re Looking For Arootah is seeking experienced Paralegals to consult with our diverse client base in the alternative asset management industry. As a consultant, you will provide expert legal support to our Alternative Asset Firm and Family Office clients. You will work closely with General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officers, and outside legal counsel to support fund formation, regulatory compliance, investor relations, and corporate governance matters.
Core Areas of Expertise Support fund formation and documentation, assisting with the preparation, organization, and filing of formation documents including LPAs, PPMs, Subscription Agreements, Side Letters, LLC Agreements, and offering materials for various fund structures.
Manage investor onboarding and subscription processes, coordinating Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) documentation, reviewing subscription agreements, verifying accredited investor status, and maintaining investor records and databases.
Coordinate regulatory filings and compliance matters, preparing and filing Form ADV, Form PF, Form D, Form 13F, state notice filings, and other regulatory submissions while tracking filing deadlines and maintaining compliance calendars.
Assist with corporate governance and entity management, maintaining corporate records, organizing board materials, tracking entity registrations, coordinating annual filings, and managing corporate minute books and resolutions.
Support contract review and vendor management, assisting with the review, organization, and tracking of service provider agreements, NDAs, employment agreements, consulting agreements, and other legal contracts.
Conduct legal research and due diligence, researching regulatory requirements, securities laws, case law, and industry best practices to support legal decision-making and policy development.
Coordinate with outside counsel, managing communications, document requests, billing review, and ensuring timely delivery of legal work product from external law firms and specialized advisors.
Manage regulatory examinations and audits, organizing document productions, coordinating responses to SEC, FINRA, or state regulator requests, and maintaining examination files and correspondence.
Maintain legal databases and document management systems, organizing and tracking legal documents, contracts, compliance records, and ensuring proper version control and document retention protocols.
Assist with employment and HR legal matters, supporting the preparation of employment agreements, offer letters, separation agreements, and ensuring proper documentation of HR policies and procedures.
Provide administrative support for legal functions, managing calendars, scheduling meetings, preparing presentations, tracking deadlines, and coordinating closings and signature processes.
Support special projects including fund launches, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory investigations, policy implementations, and system transitions requiring legal coordination.
What You Bring Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Finance, or Business Administration, or a related field
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a similar role within an Alternative Investment Firm or Family Office
Experience working with sophisticated institutional clients
Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills
Superb written and verbal communication skills
Strong team player with strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact with personnel across senior levels of the firm
Self-starter with strong project management and follow-through skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Enjoys organizing and is extremely detail oriented
Education and work experiences that demonstrate proficiency to perform the variety of responsibilities described