Future Standard is seeking a legal assistant/paralegal to assist the in-house Investments Legal Team with various administrative legal tasks.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE IS EXPECTED TO:
- Assist with various administrative matters, including, but not limited to, scanning, printing, filing/saving documents to the system and mailing original documents
- Assist with non-disclosure agreements
- Assist with subscription documents, associated forms and supporting documentation
- Prepare documents for execution (e.g., set up signatures blocks and coordinate signing with appropriate individuals)
- Prepare Investment Committee resolutions based on templates
- Check on a daily basis the firm’s legal email inbox, respond as appropriate and ensure that emails are forwarded to the appropriate persons and/or saved in the appropriate locations
- Update internal tracking charts
- Download required documents from various password-protected, third-party data sites
- Work with the Investments Legal Team on special projects as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree required with at least 2 years of work experience at a reputable institution, preferably at a law firm or an in-house legal department
- Detail oriented and organized; self-starter and self-motivated
- Able to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines and work with multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment
- Must be available and flexible with tight deadlines especially during quarter and year ends
- MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and Adobe proficiency is required; able to learn quickly various software programs such as DealCloud, Burgiss and other document management systems
- Notary in CT is required or willingness to obtain
Future Standard is a global alternative asset manager serving institutional and private wealth clients, investing across private equity, credit, real estate and infrastructure. With a 30+ year track record of value creation and $94 billion in assets under management, we back the business owners and financial sponsors that drive growth and innovation across the middle market, transforming untapped potential into durable value.
Total AUM estimated as of March 31, 2026.
Future Standard is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Future Standard does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or search firms. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement is property of Future Standard and no fee will be paid.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- At least 2 years of work experience, preferably at a law firm or in-house legal department
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Adobe
- Ability to learn DealCloud, Burgiss, and other document management systems
- Connecticut notary commission or willingness to obtain one
- Detail-oriented, organized, self-starting, and self-motivated
- Ability to multitask, meet multiple deadlines, and work with multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment
- Availability and flexibility for tight deadlines during quarter-end and year-end periods
What We Do
Future Standard is a global alternative asset manager serving institutional and private wealth clients, investing across private equity, credit and real estate. With a 30+ year track record of value creation and over $86 billion(1) in assets under management, we back the business owners and financial sponsors that drive growth and innovation across the middle market, transforming untapped potential into durable value. The firm’s investment professionals manage a wide range of differentiated strategies across private markets and collectively manage relationships with 300+ sponsors. Future Standards’ active partnership model creates a virtuous cycle of superior market insights and deal flow, which inform the underwriting process and help to generate strong returns. 1Total AUM estimated as of March 31, 2025. Social media commenting guidelines: https://futurestandard.com/social-media-policy
