Company Overview:
Soros Fund Management LLC (SFM) is a global asset manager and family office founded by George Soros in 1970. With $28 billion in assets under management (AUM), SFM serves as the principal asset manager for the Open Society Foundations, one of the world’s largest charitable foundations dedicated to advancing justice, human rights, and democracy.
Distinct from other investment platforms, SFM thrives on agility, acting decisively when conviction is high and exercising patience when it’s not. With permanent capital, a select group of major clients, and an unconstrained mandate, we invest opportunistically with a long-term view in a wide range of strategies and asset classes, including public and private equity and credit, fixed income, foreign exchange, and alternative assets. Our teams operate with autonomy, while cross-team collaboration strengthens our conviction and empowers us to capitalize on market dislocations.
At SFM, we foster an ownership mindset, encouraging professionals to challenge the status quo, innovate, and take initiative. We prioritize development, enabling team members to push beyond their roles, voice bold ideas, and contribute to our long-term success. This culture of continuous growth and constructive debate fuels innovation and drives efficiencies.
Our impact is measured by both the returns we generate and the values we uphold, from environmental stewardship to social responsibility. Operating as a unified team across geographies and mandates, we remain committed to our mission, ensuring a meaningful, lasting impact.
Headquartered in New York City with offices in Greenwich, Garden City, London, and Dublin, SFM employs 200 professionals
Team Overview:
The SFM legal and compliance team is a seasoned group of attorneys, compliance officers, paralegals and administrative support professionals. Our goal is to provide timely, business-oriented legal solutions that advance SFM’s business objectives, while protecting its legal and financial interests and reputation. We support all aspects of SFM’s business including providing advice and counsel to senior management, negotiating complex investment transactions, drafting and reviewing contracts, managing disputes and litigation, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Job Overview:
SFM is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Paralegal to join its Legal and Compliance team in New York City. The Paralegal will work closely with SFM attorneys, the firm’s Compliance professionals, and other investment and non-investment personnel to support a wide range of legal, regulatory, and administrative matters. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of relevant experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This position is well-suited for an individual who enjoys taking initiative, demonstrates sound judgment, and is eager to contribute to the legal and compliance functions of a sophisticated investment firm.
Reports To: Assistant General Counsel
Major Responsibilities:
- Partner with internal and external attorneys to assist in negotiating and closing transactions.
- Receive, review and analyze non-disclosure agreements and other vendor and non- vendor contracts.
- Prepare and manage account opening documentation and review and Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) materials.
- Partner with the firm’s Compliance team to support the firm’s compliance and regulatory practices.
- Support internal counsel in managing the corporate action and class action litigation workstreams
- Manage the organization, storage, and dissemination of legal documents and other departmental records.
- Contribute to development and maintenance of SFM office infrastructure and administrative processes
- Provide direct support to SFM attorneys on a range of legal, transactional, and operational matters, as needed.
What We Value:
- 5+ years of experience working as a paralegal or in a similar capacity
- Strong written, organizational, and analytical abilities
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail, demonstrating accuracy, thoroughness, and sound judgment.
- A proactive, positive attitude and a commitment to teamwork
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
We anticipate the base salary of this role to be between $120,000- $150,000. In addition to a base salary, the successful candidate will also be eligible to receive a discretionary year-end bonus.
In all respects, candidates need to reflect the following SFM core values:
Smart risk-taking // Owner’s Mindset // Teamwork // Humility // Integrity