A start up fund that will engage in funding of commercial litigation and arbitration claims in the US and globally is looking for its Chief Investment Officer.

Position Risk Profile: The right candidate should be willing to take risk in exchange for equity upside and be able to think and act like a principal in a business as opposed to an adviser who “gets paid by the hour.” The right candidate will work hand-in-hand with other founders of the fund in a capacity similar to the general counsel or senior partner in an investment fund in terms of level of responsibility.

Responsibilities:

As the CIO, your responsibilities will include:

• Generate case flow by leveraging relationships with senior partners in top firms and corporate counsel • Provide preliminary assessment of merits of the case, parties involved (including counsel on both sides, defendants, judges, experts etc.) and assess potential settlement / award quantum and timing • Develop and document “underwriting standards and practices” framework to be used in case evaluation • Negotiate transaction terms with fundee entities • Monitor case progress and developments and intervene as necessary • Participate in capital raising activities as necessary

Location: Greater New York area

Compensation: To be negotiated. As noted above, since this is akin to a co-founder’s role in a start-up venture, you should be willing to take risk in exchange for equity upside.

Process: Interested qualified candidates should contact Dimitri Mastrocola at Major Lindsey & Africa (MLA) via email: dmastrocola@mlaglobal.com . Please include a resume (which will be kept in strict confidence) and/or brief description of why you believe you are a fit for the role. No phone calls, please. We regret that applicants will only be contacted if they are being considered as potential candidates for the position.