Investment Attorney

Description and Functions

• Prepare, review, and negotiate complex contracts, subdocuments, and side letters with investment managers and other investment service providers.
• Oversee competitive negotiations, contract work, and contract resolution.
• Responsible for contract amendments and contract issues, as well as reviewing service agreements.
• Prepare RFPs; review and prepare legal documents submitted with responses to RFPs.
• Provide legal advice and representation to the State Treasurer, Deputy State Treasurer, division administrators, and staff related to constitutional, statutory, and regulatory responsibilities of the Office, with a focus on the State's investment responsibilities. This includes conducting legal research, analysis, and reporting findings; providing advice on various investment and legal compliance issues; and working with other state agencies, legal counsel, and the Attorney General's (AG's) Office to carry out such responsibilities.
• Research and complete required documentation for foreign market openings and tax relief at source and reclaim withholdings for investment activities.
• Work directly with and advise the State Treasurer, Deputy State Treasurer, and Chief Investment Officer on state investment requirements; review and revise the State's master investment policy as recommended; work with the Investment Funds Committee and external investment consultants to the benefit of the Office.
• Prepare materials for and attend legislative committee meetings, board meetings, investment working group meetings, and various other meetings representing the State Treasurer on investment matters affecting the Office.
• Assist other in-house legal counsel as needed; primarily focused on investment-related matters, including investment-related public record requests and investment-related litigation.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Preference will be given to those with investment, financial, and/or contract experience
**Juris Doctor.
**Requires membership in the State Bar as an Attorney qualified to practice law in Wyoming.

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• General office conditions, including minimal lifting; some travel may be necessary.

• FLSA: Exempt
• Candidates are required to undergo a criminal background check requiring fingerprinting.

Supplemental Information

004-State Treasurer's Office-Investments
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