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Prospect Capital

Founded in 1988, Prospect Capital is an alternative asset management firm with $11.5B+ of assets under management, including permanent capital. Prospect pursues multiple strategies in the US, including direct lending, private equity, real estate private equity, and structured credit. Prospect has a long-term, value-oriented approach that employs fundamental bottoms-up research to identify investments that offer attractive risk and reward.

With offices in New York City, the firm is comprised of 150+ experienced professionals who value entrepreneurship, intellectual rigor, hard work, and continuous improvement.

The Position

Legal Research & Case Support

• Be on the “front lines” of litigations and arbitrations managed by experienced in-house litigation counsel—comparable to, and often more significant than at, law firms.
• Conduct legal research and assist in drafting legal opinions, memoranda, and related documents.
• Support litigation counsel in managing case files, preparing trial materials, and organizing discovery.
• Perform fact-checking, document review, and background investigations in connection with legal proceedings.

Contract & Document Management

• Review, edit, and maintain various contracts and legal documents.
• Assist in updating compliance policies, procedures, and internal regulatory documents.
• Organize and manage corporate governance materials and legal records for Prospect Capital and its controlled subsidiaries.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Prepare, track, and process legal invoices and billing matters.
• Manage legal team calendars, deadlines, and task workflows.
• Attend legal-related meetings and external proceedings alongside attorneys, providing support as needed.
• Schedule meetings, handle confidential information, and maintain organized digital and physical legal files.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from a leading college or university.
• Proven experience in a legal environment, preferably with exposure to commercial litigation.
• Proficient in conducting legal research and in using various resources such as legal databases and online tools.
• Proactive mindset, with the ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and concepts.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills. 
• Be able to produce high-quality work in a deadline-driven environment. 
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in document review and preparation.

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $110,000 plus an annual discretionary performance-based bonus. Actual pay may be adjusted based on experience and performance. 

In addition to the base salary, the hired professional is eligible for comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, and AD&D. You'll also have access to pretax benefit accounts, including FSA, HSA, and Commuter accounts. Our perks go beyond the basics with a mentorship program, daily in-office paid breakfast and lunch, company-sponsored ski and sailing trips, and regular happy hours. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.