Paralegal
About Allocate:
Allocate is the intelligent operating system for private market investing. We help wealth advisors, institutional investors, and fund managers access curated opportunities, launch private vehicles, and manage portfolios without operational drag. Built for today’s market complexity and tomorrow’s scale, Allocate replaces fragmented workflows with a single, purpose-built platform. If you are driven to solve foundational problems and modernize how capital moves, this is where your work will matter.
Job responsibilities:
As a member of Allocate’s legal team, you will play a dynamic and vital role in supporting
Allocate’s long-term growth. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive assistance with fund formation, onboarding, fund filings, regulatory compliance, as well as corporate governance matters, and other legal activities. The successful candidate should possess a strong understanding of private funds concepts, along with excellent organizational and communication skills.
Responsibilities include (but would not be limited to):
Regulatory Compliance. Monitor and maintain compliance with relevant laws, regulations, applicable filings, and industry standards applicable to registered advisers and private investment funds, including requirements under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, and related rules. Assist in the preparation and submission of regulatory filings, reports, and disclosures to regulatory authorities.
Fund Formation. Manage and assist with the formation of investment vehicles, including initial filings and incorporation, the preparation and review of fund documentation such as limited partnership agreements, private placement memoranda, and subscription documents.
Investor Relations. Assist with investor onboarding, inquiries, and requests, including managing the review of subscription documentation, verification of client due diligence, and transfer requests.
Document Management. Draft, review, and maintain legal documentation, including Form ADV, client agreements, and compliance-related materials. Ensure proper recordkeeping to ensure records are maintained as required under applicable regulations and internal policies.
Internal Support. Collaborate with attorneys and other team members on various projects, providing legal support and contributing to the growth of Allocate.
Qualifications:
At least 3-5 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, in-house or at a law firm), with specific exposure to private funds, investment management, and applicable SEC regulations.
Strong organizational skills with the capability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively, while maintaining keen attention to detail and accuracy in all work product.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and team members.
Education: Bachelor’s degree.
Paralegal Certificate from an ABA Accredited paralegal training program strongly preferred.
Essential Values & Culture:
Providing our clients with a world-class experience is our number one priority. We
obsessively search for ways to improve the experience for our clients and partners. This
requires extraordinary response times, proactivity, and ensuring that everything we do,
from product strategy to offline communications is a top-tier client experience.
Challenge convention: Instead of detailing all the reasons why an idea may not work,
we constantly question things to determine how a viable idea may be put into motion.
Commitment to continuous improvement: We find ways to personally scale each day
by pushing ourselves up the learning curve.
Meritocracy, not politics: We place the utmost value on results and rewards through
merit, not reward actions driven by political agendas or behavior.
Civil Discourse is embraced: We believe open, intellectually curious conversations are
required to arrive at the best decisions. Respect is paramount in our dealings with one
another, but our mission is always to get the right answer collectively, not to be right.
Additional Details:
Fully Remote Position
Broadband internet connection required
Reporting to: Head of Fund Solutions & Legal Operations
Location: All US candidates will be considered
Salary: $90k-$110k + bonus + equity
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, responsible time off (RTO), and 401k
Employment: Full time
This role will be subject to Allocate's Code of Ethics and related compliance obligations
of Allocate