Senior Legal Counsel - Alternative Investments

Position Overview
About DWS:
DWS Group (DWS) is one of the world's leading asset managers. Building on more than 60 years of experience, it has a reputation for excellence in Germany, Europe, the Americas and Asia. DWS is recognized by clients globally as a trusted source for integrated investment solutions, stability and innovation across a full spectrum of investment disciplines.
We offer individuals and institutions access to our strong investment capabilities across all major asset classes and solutions aligned to growth trends. Our diverse expertise in Active, Passive and Alternatives asset management – as well as our deep environmental, social and governance focus – complement each other when creating targeted solutions for our clients. Our expertise and on-the-ground-knowledge of our economists, research analysts and investment professionals are brought together in one consistent global CIO View, which guides our investment approach strategically.
DWS wants to innovate and shape the future of investing: with approximately 3,900 employees in offices all over the world, we are local while being one global team. We are investors – entrusted to build the best foundation for our clients’ future.
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The individual will be part of a legal team responsible for providing day-to-day legal support to the Alternatives business, primarily in the areas of direct real estate, infrastructure, private-equity and liquid real assets related products, and services.
The individual should have private fund expertise and in-depth knowledge of investment management legal issues, including pertinent regulations and guidance on investment advisory issues and U.S. securities laws and familiarity with bank regulations (e.g., Volcker Rule), ERISA and/or derivatives.
The individual needs to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and will work with personnel from all areas of the business, including, product strategy and development, treasury, marketing, risk, compliance and portfolio management. Strong writing and organizational skills are also critical.
Your Key Responsibilities:

• Manage outside counsel to ensure the delivery of cost efficient and high-quality legal services.
• Work closely with other members of the Legal Department and other control functions, both within the U.S. and globally, to identify and resolve issues in a proactive and coordinated manner, including issues relating to legal/regulatory changes.
• Legal support and advice to be provided across private funds, segregated account mandates and other products as well as on regulatory issues.
• Day-to-day legal support for the Alternatives business in the U.S. and ancillary support for non-U.S. Alternatives businesses with respect to U.S. legal/regulatory matters.
• Advise the business on a wide range of legal and regulatory issues relevant to the formation, distribution/marketing and maintenance of fund and separate account products, including (1) negotiation and drafting of various fund documents with assistance from outside counsel (e.g., side letters, limited partnership agreements and investment management agreements) and the negotiation and drafting of other ancillary documents related to the Alternatives business and (2) advising on matters involving relevant regulators, such as the SEC, CFTC and the Federal Reserve.
• Coordinate as needed with other DWS businesses and DWS Legal Department members in the U.S. and abroad.

Your Skills & Experience:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to be a proactive and effective partner to the business and a collaborative team member of the DWS Legal Department.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including drafting skills.
• At least five years of relevant law firm, financial institution or governmental experience.
• Candidate must be a member in good standing of the NY Bar.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• JD Degree.
• Knowledge of investment management legal issues, including pertinent regulations and guidance on investment advisory issues in the context of liquid and illiquid alternatives products.
• Knowledge of relevant laws (e.g., Securities Act, Investment Advisers Act, Investment Company Act, etc.) and related regulations required. Knowledge of ERISA, the BHCA (e.g., Volcker Rule) and/or CFTC regulations preferred.

What we’ll offer you:
A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center. You can expect:

• Competitive Salary and Matched 401K Savings Plan
• Health and Life Insurance Plans for you and your family
• Work/Life Balance Programs including Adoption/Surrogacy/Infertility Assistance, Backup Care through Bright Horizons, Phase Back to Work and Support for New Mothers
• The opportunity to support wide-ranging volunteer programs, + 1 day volunteering leave per year, matched personal donations to non-profit organizations dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, Commuter Discounts and Gym benefits
• Generous Paid Time Away plus Bank Holidays

How we’ll support you:

• Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities
• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team

Expectations
It is DWS’s expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the NYC office in accordance with the firm’s hybrid working model.
DWS provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.
The salary range for this position in New York City is $150,000 to $270,000. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.
DWS Values & Diversity
We believe talent is found in all cultures, countries, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs, generations, backgrounds and experiences. We pursue a working environment where everyone can be authentic and feel a sense of belonging. Click here to find out more about our diversity and inclusion efforts.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
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Our values define the working environment we strive to create - diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer.
We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.
Click here to find out more about diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. Click these links to view the following notices: "EEO is the Law poster" and supplement ; Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act ; Employee Polygraph Protection Act and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision .