Pravati Capital is searching for a Corporate Litigation Attorney / Legal Investment Analyst to join our growing Pravati Capital team. The Corporate Litigation Attorney / Legal Investment Analyst will report to the CEO of the company and will work individually and/or collaboratively with the other members of the legal and executive leadership team on a variety of complex business and legal issues pertaining to the Company, including but not limited to, the duties and responsibilities set forth below.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Handle litigation and/or arbitration matters internally and with outside counsel.
- Provides legal counsel and guidance to the officers of Pravati and other upper management on all legal matters relevant to a large private investment fund, including personnel law, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, and laws pertaining to contracts, UCCs, the SEC, and other regulations impacting the company.
- Reviews, researches, interprets, and prepares both written and oral opinions on a wide variety of legal issues.
- Reviews contracts and other legal documents; research legal issues and recommends revisions as necessary.
- Represents or oversees the representation of Pravati and upper management in judicial and administrative proceedings, and in negotiations with other parties.
- Selects and retains outside counsel, as required, to obtain legal opinions or to handle claims and litigation.
- Supervises legal work of other attorneys, paralegals, and outside counsel; consults on difficult or sensitive issues.
- Examine and assess legal, economic, market trends, earnings prospects, financial statements and various other indicators and factors to determine suitable investment strategies.
- Performing due diligence on cases for potential investments, including delving into the facts and legal issues presented by the cases and exercising good judgment regarding the merits of the cases and their likelihood of success.
- Review previous investment decisions and the thought process of making the investment decisions.
- Monitor legal and financial press and keep a track of market trends, opportunities, risks, and new investment products.
- Compile advisory reports and make informed recommendations on new investment opportunities that could enhance or diversify portfolios.
- Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest developments in litigation finance law and in other related areas.
Desired Skills & Experience
- 5-10 years practicing litigator in commercial and/or civil litigation, highly important.
- Bachelor’s Degree – Finance or Business preferred.
- JD from an accredited law school and active State Bar membership with Arizona.
- Ability to provide competent legal advice and counsel to senior officials on a wide range of legal and policy issues.
- Ability to analyze and interpret issues and to prepare legal opinions.
- Knowledge of current and developing legal issues and trends in area of expertise.
- Ability to supervise and coordinate the work of legal professionals, paraprofessionals, and consultants.
- Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques.
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent oral and written communication, good judgement, strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to work in a changing, fast-paced, and energetic environment. An ability to communicate well with both lawyers and non-lawyers.
- Effective organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects to meet fluctuating deadlines.
