Vice President, Associate General Counsel - Venture Capital and Equity Capital Markets

Job Description :

The FMR LLC Legal Department is seeking to hire an attorney to join the Asset Management, Portfolio Investments Legal team supporting venture capital and equity capital markets transactions on behalf of Fidelity's funds and clients.

In this role, you will provide all aspects of legal support to equity investments in private companies and to privately-negotiated investments in public companies.

You will also provide support for the existing private equity investments held by Fidelity funds through exit. You will work alongside a small legal team of transactional attorneys located in Boston, London and Hong Kong.

You will also work closely with a dynamic, highly-skilled, and collaborative group of investment professionals, and with senior members of the equity trading and middle and back office teams.

The Expertise We're Looking For

• J.D. with 6-10+ years relevant experience as a practicing transactional attorney, including structuring and advising on private and public equity transactions and general knowledge of the equity markets.
• Significant venture capital, securities, corporate finance, and mergers & acquisitions experience required, including with investments in private companies, PIPEs, and SPACs.
• Experience working with NVCA model documents and company capitalization tables, primarily for late-state private companies.
• Deep knowledge of the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 required.
• Familiarity with the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 a plus.
• Strong contract review and negotiation skills required.
• Law firm or equivalent experience required; prior experience working with an asset management firm is a plus.

The Skills You Bring

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment that will require you to manage multiple, competing tasks simultaneously.
• Crisp and clear oral and written communication skills, in particular the ability to reduce complex legal issues to straightforward, practical analysis and advice for investment professionals.
• A natural collaborative approach in devising pragmatic and creative solutions across a variety of issues in a dynamic space.
• Ability to work as a team member in a team context; ability to build relationships with a range

of lawyers and non-lawyers across the company.

• Strategic and critical thinking skills, excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Professional maturity, confidence, presence and initiative.
• Agility and resilience characterized by your ability to stay calm under pressure with a "can-do" attitude.
• Ability to manage outside counsel to provide excellent legal services in a cost effective manner.

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate associates with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of their job.

The base salary range for this position is $124,000-$262,000 per year.

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career.

Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

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