PJT Partners is a global advisory-focused investment bank. Our team of senior professionals delivers a wide array of strategic advisory, shareholder advisory, restructuring and special situations and private fund advisory and placement services to corporations, financial sponsors, institutional investors and governments around the world. We offer a unique portfolio of advisory services designed to help our clients achieve their strategic objectives. We also provide, through PJT Park Hill, private fund advisory and fundraising services for alternative investment managers, including private equity funds, real estate funds and hedge funds.

From the beginning, PJT Partners has firmly believed that having the best people is key to building an enduring franchise. Our perspective was, and remains, that a great team brings in both top tier clients and appeals to a wide-range of diverse, talented colleagues. Fostering an inclusive culture, which welcomes differing perspectives and beliefs, enables us to provide the best advice and insights to our clients.

To learn more about PJT Partners, please visit our website at www.pjtpartners.com. 

Responsibilities:

This role will be integrated into a dynamic and collaborative Legal and Compliance Team and will have the opportunity to work with various members of the Legal and Compliance Team across a variety of projects, including hands-on learning with experienced attorneys relating to different investment banking legal responsibilities. Responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting lawyers in drafting, negotiating and reviewing key documents, including engagement letters, vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements and other client-facing documents.
  • Coordinating and managing the non-disclosure agreement process.
  • Assisting the business teams in successful deal execution.
  • Conducting legal research and analysis on various corporate and regulatory matters.
  • Assisting with litigation matters and management of the litigation process.
  • Assisting in the management of corporate records and compliance documentation.
  • Staying informed about changes in relevant laws and regulations impacting the financial industry.
  • Supervising and assisting with various Legal and Compliance Team special projects and initiatives.
  • Providing other relevant support to the Legal and Compliance Team.

Qualifications:

PJT Partners seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. In addition, qualified candidates will possess the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
  • Intention to stay in this position for a minimum of two years.
  • Microsoft Word and Excel skills required, must be able to learn new software applications.
  • Experience with non-disclosure agreements and other legal documentation is preferred.
  • Adaptable to change.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.
  • High degree of professionalism and confidentiality.

Expected annualized base salary of $65,000 to $75,000.

This range represents the low and high ends of the expected annualized base salary for this position. The specific base salary received by any employee will be informed by a number of factors, including but not limited to, role level and scope, location, candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills and experience.

Base salary is one component of PJT Partners’ compensation structure. In addition to base salary, PJT Partners’ compensation structure may include additional rewards, incentives and benefits, including but not limited to, a discretionary bonus component.

PJT is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of, and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, medical condition, genetic information or predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other category protected by law. PJT Partners also complies with all applicable laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation of disabilities to applicants. For more information or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

California Applicants: PJT Partners will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable law including, but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and/or Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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