Associate, Legal & Compliance

Job Summary

Vista Equity Partners ("Vista") is seeking to hire an Associate to support the management and continued build out of the compliance program for Vista's dedicated credit investment platform, Vista Credit Partners ("VCP"). This role presents a tremendous growth opportunity as it will provide broad exposure to a variety of legal and compliance related topics that are central to the VCP platform, including the review and execution of legal agreements and regulatory filings; review of marketing materials and investor communications; assessment and identification of potential conflicts of interests; and general recordkeeping oversight among other responsibilities.

This is a highly visible and impactful role that will require exceptional attention to detail and an ability to both learn and grasp complex concepts. Successful candidates will possess a high level of personal accountability, strong work ethic and organizational skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced and results-driven team.

This is a hybrid role is based in New York, NY and is for an immediate start.

Responsibilities

• Dually support a Vice President of Legal and a Compliance Manager in their review and coordination of transaction related matters and general oversight of the VCP platform.

• Oversee and manage the review of confidentiality agreements, joinders, engagement letters, and non-reliance letters, and other transactional documentation.

• Review and provide guidance on prospective marketing materials and investor communications.

• Coordinate with outside counsel and consultants on matters related to deal execution and general compliance-related governance matters.

• Conduct research on proposed regulatory initiatives and present on such to senior members of Legal and Compliance leadership.

• Maintain and support VCP's legal and compliance training calendar.

• Assist in preparing materials for board meetings, as well as attending and taking notes on board meetings.

• Assist in firmwide initiatives to streamline reporting and recordkeeping processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.

• 1-3 years of experience working in a compliance and/or legal capacity either at a SEC-registered investment adviser, at a regulator, or law firm.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with continuously changing requirements.

• Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent time management and project management skills.

• Ability to own projects from start to finish with minimal guidance and great attention to detail.

• Experience working with Excel, PowerPoint, and developing and maintaining various analysis and reporting tools.

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $115,000-$150,000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other components may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.