Steven Niditch
Partner and General Counsel at Soroban Capital Partners LP
About
Steven Niditch is a partner and the General Counsel at Soroban Capital Partners LP, a prominent investment management firm based in New York, where he has held this role since November 2011. In his current position, Niditch is responsible for overseeing all legal and compliance matters, supporting the firm's trading operations, and contributing to key decisions as a member of Soroban’s senior leadership team. His work also involves playing a strategic role in the risk management and trade execution processes for the firm, alongside other partners.
Niditch brings extensive legal and investment industry expertise, having previously served as Counsel at MSD Capital and as an associate at other leading law firms prior to joining Soroban. At Soroban, the investment team—including Niditch—collaborates across asset classes, sectors, and geographies, with a strong emphasis on U.S. public equities, risk management, and multi-sector portfolio strategies. Although his primary focus is legal oversight, his contributions help facilitate investment activities across a broad spectrum of industries.
He holds a distinguished background with a degree from a leading law school, further solidifying his expertise in complex investment transactions and regulatory environments. Niditch’s significant achievements include establishing robust legal frameworks at Soroban and being instrumental in supporting the firm’s growth and compliance across its global activities. His multifaceted expertise underpins Soroban’s ability to navigate sophisticated legal and regulatory challenges in today's dynamic investment landscape.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| SOROBAN CAPITAL PARTNERS LP | Partner and General Counsel | Nov 2011 to Present | — | 
| MSD Capital, L.P. | Counsel | Nov 2009 to Nov 2011 | — | 
| Dawson-Herman Capital Management | CCO and Asst General Counsel | Jan 2008 to Nov 2009 | — | 
| Seward & Kissel LLP | Associate | Sep 2005 to Jan 2008 | — | 
Education
Fordham University School of Law
Juris Doctor
2002 — 2005
Cornell University
B.S., Industrial and Labor Relations
1998 — 2002
Others at Soroban Capital Partners LP (4)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| Partner and Investor | United States | |
| Analyst | New York, NY , United States |