Counsel

Alexander Chapman; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 320,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Chapman in Denver is seeking a Counsel/Senior Counsel to join the lean in-house legal team. The role covers fund formation, investor documentation, regulatory matters, and ongoing fund operations across multiple strategies. The attorney will work closely with leadership, drafts and negotiates fund documents, guides AML/KYC onboarding, and supports governance and corporate matters with a practical, business-minded approach.

Qualifications

• JD required with US bar admission.
• 4–6 years in investment management or private funds practice.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills; business-minded.

Responsibilities

• Support fund formation and ongoing fund matters across multiple strategies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate LPAs, side letters, subscription agreements, PPMs, and related docs.
• Advise on investor negotiations and investor onboarding requirements (AML/KYC).
• Assist with regulatory and compliance matters for private funds and advisers.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on launches and amendments.
• Provide practical, business-focused legal guidance to senior leadership.

Skills

Fund formation

Drafting & negotiation

Regulatory matters

Issue spotting

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

We are representing a leading $8Bn+ AUM alternative investment manager in Denver in its search for a Counsel / Senior Counsel.

This is a broad in-house opportunity for an investment management attorney to join a lean legal and compliance team and work closely with senior leadership across the firm. The role will support a range of private fund matters, including fund formation, investor documentation, regulatory matters, and ongoing fund operations across multiple investment strategies.

The team is looking for a practical, commercially minded attorney who can take ownership of day-to-day matters, work closely with the investment and investor relations teams, and provide clear legal guidance without overcomplicating issues.

Responsibilities

• Support fund formation, structuring, and ongoing fund matters across open-end and closed-end strategies
• Draft, review, and negotiate LPAs, side letters, subscription agreements, PPMs, and related fund documentation
• Advise on investor negotiations and ongoing investor-related matters
• Support regulatory and compliance matters relating to private funds and registered investment advisers
• Advise on AML/KYC matters and related investor onboarding requirements
• Work closely with outside counsel on fund launches, amendments, and other fund-related matters
• Partner with investment, investor relations, finance, and senior leadership on day-to-day legal matters
• Provide practical, business-focused advice across a broad range of legal and regulatory issues
• Support broader corporate, governance, and firmwide legal matters as needed

Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to a U.S. state bar
• Approximately 4 to 6 years of legal experience, ideally within a leading investment management or private funds practice
• Strong experience with private fund formation and ongoing fund matters
• Experience drafting and negotiating LPAs, side letters, subscription agreements, and related fund documentation
• Familiarity with Investment Advisers Act and private fund regulatory matters
• Experience across multiple private fund strategies preferred
• Prior in-house experience helpful but not required
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and issue-spotting skills
• Practical, business-minded approach with the ability to operate effectively in a lean environment

Location & Compensation

• Five days per week in office
• Total compensation: approximately $320,000-$350,000