Investment Counsel - Remote

Overview

Legalist is an institutional alternative asset management firm. Founded in 2016 and incubated at Y Combinator, the firm uses data-driven technology to invest in credit assets at scale. We are always looking for talented people to join our team.

In Short

• Hiring an Investment Counsel to deploy a litigation finance fund.
• Join a team of engineers, lawyers, and investment analysts.
• Make real-time decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Conduct legal research and due diligence on investment opportunities.
• Prepare investment memos.
• Negotiate with plaintiffs and attorneys over investment terms.
• Work closely with the engineering team to automate legal processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, History, Law or related field.
• J.D. from an accredited top 20 law school.
• 10+ years post-law school experience in litigation practice.
• Experience with plaintiff-side representation and litigation finance is a plus.
• Experience in commercial litigation, breach of contract, and antitrust.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a growing firm.
• Engage in innovative legal and financial practices.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals.