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Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is seeking an associate with 2-6 years of experience to work with its Securities and Business Development Companies team within the Capital Markets & Investments practice group in the New York, NY or Washington, DC offices. We are looking to add a team member with experience in investment regulation and structuring matters.

We cultivate exceptional attorneys across all levels by providing them with the tools and experiences needed to build successful careers! The associate will join a supportive practice that counsels various industry leading companies and management teams. Additionally, the associate will have extensive interaction with a variety of clients, while the team advises business development companies (BDCs), registered closed-end funds and interval funds on regulatory and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, proxy contests, public and private offerings, and ongoing regulatory compliance with the federal securities laws.

We are seeking candidates who possess:

• Two to six years of law firm or SEC experience.
• Skills and knowledge related to a broad range of transactional, regulatory, and corporate governance matters, including under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940.
• Specific understanding of investment funds structured as business development companies (BDCs) would be valued.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Strong academic records and impressive communication abilities.
• Confidence, self-motivation, a team-player mindset, the ability to assume immediate responsibility for matters in an active practice, and a strong interest in joining our team!

Eversheds Sutherland hires attorneys who will contribute to our culture and reputation for excellence in every respect. Our dedication to unparalleled client service means that we are looking for talented candidates who will grow and thrive with our firm. We recruit individuals with impressive credentials and work experience, focusing on people who reflect some of the firm’s core values of being approachable, self-motivated, collaborative, professional, and creative! We provide our associates with:

• Early and frequent client interaction.
• A voice in the firm’s growth and progress through committee involvement, leadership meetings, and associate leadership roles.
• A commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion programs. We appreciate the significant role a diverse community plays in our development, perspective, and service to clients.
• Extensive pro bono and sustainability initiatives.
• Significant practical training and formal training opportunities.
• An approachable, supportive, and collaborative culture.
• A flexible hybrid work environment.
• Thorough benefits options and helpful wellness programs.

The intellectual curiosity of our attorneys is consistently high, and we seek candidates whose personal qualities, skills, and interests will enhance and enrich the firm. We invite any qualified candidate, who would like to become a valued contributor to a talented team of attorneys, to send a resume and transcript to StephanieKaczynski@eversheds-sutherland.com. Please note that we are not accepting submissions from search firms for this position at this time.