Job Description

Job Description:

The FMR LLC Legal Department is seeking to hire an attorney to join the Asset Management, Portfolio Investments Legal team supporting venture capital and equity capital markets transactions on behalf of Fidelity s funds and clients.\u00A0 In this role, you will provide all aspects of legal support to equity investments in private companies and to privately-negotiated investments in public companies. You will also provide support for the existing private equity investments held by Fidelity funds through exit.\u00A0 You will work alongside a small legal team of transactional attorneys located in Boston, London and Hong Kong.\u00A0 You will also work closely with a dynamic, highly-skilled, and collaborative group of investment professionals, and with senior members of the equity trading and middle and back office teams.

The Expertise We re Looking For

• J.D. with 6-10+ years relevant experience as a practicing transactional attorney, including structuring and advising on private and public equity transactions and general knowledge of the equity markets.
• Significant venture capital, securities, corporate finance, and mergers & acquisitions experience required, including with investments in private companies, PIPEs, and SPACs.
• Experience working with NVCA model documents and company capitalization tables, primarily for late-state private companies.
• Deep knowledge of the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 required.
• Familiarity with the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 a plus.
• Strong contract review and negotiation skills required.
• Law firm or equivalent experience required; prior experience working with an asset management firm is a plus.

The Skills You Bring

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment that will require you to manage multiple, competing tasks simultaneously.
• Crisp and clear oral and written communication skills, in particular the ability to reduce complex legal issues to straightforward, practical analysis and advice for investment professionals.
• A natural collaborative approach in devising pragmatic and creative solutions across a variety of issues in a dynamic space.
• Ability to work as a team member in a team context; ability to build relationships with a range

of lawyers and non-lawyers across the company.

• Strategic and critical thinking skills, excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Professional maturity, confidence, presence and initiative.
• Agility and resilience characterized by your ability to stay calm under pressure with a \u201Ccan-do\u201D attitude.
• Ability to manage outside counsel to provide excellent legal services in a cost effective manner.

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate associates with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of their job.

The base salary range for this position is $124,000-$262,000 per year. \u00A0

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate s relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation. \u00A0\u00A0

We offer a wide range of to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. \u00A0These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. \u00A0Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

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Company Overview

Fidelity Investments is a privately held company with a mission to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients. We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees. And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients money.

Join Us

At Fidelity, you ll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples lives, including yours. You can take advantage of flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. Honored with a , we have been recognized by our employees as a top 10 Best Place to Work in 2024. And you don t need a finance background to succeed at Fidelity\u2014we offer a range of opportunities for learning so you can build the career you ve always imagined. blends the best of working offsite with maximizing time together in person to meet associate and business needs. Currently, most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite all business days of one assigned week per four-week period (beginning in September 2024, the requirement will be two full assigned weeks).

At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry . Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation, , and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

We invite you to Find Your Fidelity at .

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to

accommodations@fmr.com

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Contract work, Work from home, Flexible hours,

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