Counsel w/ Global Family Office

Taylor Root; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root represents a globally established alternative asset management firm seeking a Legal Counsel to support U.S. investment management activities, with emphasis on funds and securities matters.

The role offers exposure to senior leadership, cross-border collaboration, and a fast-moving environment. You will partner with senior U.S. legal counsel to advise on capital markets and IPO-related matters where applicable.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 5–10 years of relevant experience in securities and funds.
• Experience advising investment management or hedge fund businesses.
• In-house or law firm experience supporting investment management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support across U.S. fund and investment management activities.
• Advise on securities law matters affecting the business.
• Support hedge fund and asset management related matters.
• Handle employment law issues as needed.
• Collaborate with senior U.S. counsel and cross-border colleagues.

Skills

Securities law

Funds / asset management

Employment law

In-house / law firm experience

Capital markets experience

Education

Juris Doctor / law degree

Job description

Representing a globally established alternative asset management firm, we are proud to be leading the search for a Legal Counsel. This role will provide legal support across U.S. investment management activities, with a particular focus on funds and securities matters. This is a highly visible opportunity to join a lean global legal team, partner closely with senior leadership, and advise a sophisticated investment management business.

As the Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for:

• Providing legal support across U.S. fund and investment management activities.
• Advising on securities law matters affecting the business.
• Supporting legal matters relating to hedge fund and asset management activities.
• Handling employment law matters as required.
• Partnering closely with senior U.S. legal counsel to support the broader U.S. business.
• Advising on capital markets and IPO-related matters where applicable.
• Collaborating with legal colleagues internationally on cross-border and broader business matters.

To be successful in this role our client is looking for a:

• Lawyer with approximately 5 to 10 years of relevant experience, with flexibility for candidates whose experience strongly aligns with the role.
• Strong background in securities law and funds-related legal matters, with exposure to employment law.
• Experience advising an investment management, asset management, hedge fund, or similar financial services business.
• Candidate currently working in-house or within a law firm practice supporting the investment management sector.
• Lawyer comfortable advising business stakeholders in a fast-moving investment environment.
• Professional who is comfortable operating in a highly confidential environment.
• Candidate with capital markets and/or IPO experience is advantageous.

As a specialist Legal, Risk, and Compliance search and recruitment firm, we are excited to represent a role offering significant exposure to a global investment platform and the opportunity to work closely with senior legal leadership and executives as part of a lean team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded investment management lawyer to join a globally established organization and play an important role supporting its U.S. business.