Legal Counsel / Attorney (Funds)

Total Compensation: Targeted at $300K - $400K. Final compensation to be determined based on candidate's credentials, experiences, and potential value to the department / firm.

Legal Counsel / Attorney (Fund)

Position Overview:

Our client is a leading global alternative investment management firm, recognized for its expertise in credit, special situations, and event-driven strategies.

The firm manages capital on behalf of some of the world’s largest institutional investors, including pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and endowments, and invests

across public and private credit markets, distressed debt, structured products, and opportunistic equity.

Currently, they seek to hire Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team to play a key advisory role across the firm’s investment, operational, and regulatory functions,

with exposure to a broad range of complex, cross-border transactions. This is an exceptional opportunity for a high-performing attorney with 6+ years of experience seeking

to apply their legal expertise in a dynamic, entrepreneurial investment environment alongside senior executives and top investment professionals.

The firm offers a collegial culture that values intellectual rigor, accountability, and professional development—making it an ideal environment for attorneys looking to

accelerate their in-house career in the alternative asset management industry.

Responsibilities (will include but not limited to):

·      Provide legal support to the firm’s investment teams on a broad range of transactions, including private credit, distressed debt, structured products, rescue financings, and opportunistic equity investments.

·      Review, draft, and negotiate complex investment documentation, including NDAs, engagement letters, loan agreements, bond indentures, equity term sheets, and intercreditor agreements.

·      Advise on fund structuring, governance, and operations, including investor negotiations, side letters, and compliance with fund governing documents.

·      Support legal and regulatory aspects of fund formation, capital raising, and investor onboarding activities.

·      Monitor and advise on regulatory developments applicable to the firm’s activities under U.S. securities laws, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, CFTC/NFA regulations, and other global frameworks.

·      Assist with internal governance, policies, and procedures, including compliance with confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and fiduciary obligations.

·      Coordinate with external counsel on complex transactions, disputes, and regulatory matters, managing legal spend and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality advice.

·      Collaborate with compliance, operations, tax, and investor relations teams to support firm-wide initiatives and mitigate legal and regulatory risk.

·      Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to senior management and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, solutions-driven environment.

Qualifications:

·      6+ years of experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal team supporting investment management, credit, private equity, or special situations strategies.

·      Strong transactional experience in credit, structured products, distressed debt, or event-driven investments is highly desirable.

·      Deep knowledge of U.S. securities laws, including the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Exchange Act, Securities Act, and related regulatory frameworks.

·      Familiarity with fund formation, LP negotiations, and governance of private investment funds is a plus.

·      J.D. from a top accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar (or eligibility to register as in-house counsel).

·      Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

·      Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

·      Business-oriented mindset with a practical approach to risk management and a commitment to supporting commercial objectives.

·      Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and discretion, with the ability to advise senior leadership confidently.