Associate Attorney

Wegman Partners; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top of market compensation

Job summary

A top-tier law firm in Washington, D.C. seeks a junior associate with 1-3 years of experience in investment funds regulatory matters to join their prestigious team. The role involves advising fund sponsors on regulatory compliance, reviewing offering materials, preparing SEC filings, and gaining exposure to a variety of fundraising and enforcement-related matters. Candidates should be familiar with the Investment Advisers Act and must be admitted to the District of Columbia Bar. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of investment funds regulatory experience.
• Strong familiarity with the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
• Experience with SEC filings and sponsor-side regulatory counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise fund sponsors on regulatory compliance.
• Review offering materials and fund governing documents.
• Prepare SEC filings and advise on examinations.

Skills

Investment regulatory compliance

Fund sponsor advisory

SEC filings and examinations

Education

Admission to the District of Columbia Bar

1–3 years of relevant legal experience

Job description

A Vault 10-ranked firm with a Chambers-recognized Investment Funds practice seeks a junior associate with 1–3 years of experience in investment funds regulatory matters to join its market-leading team.

Candidates should have experience advising fund sponsors on regulatory compliance, including work under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940; familiarity with the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Securities Act of 1933 is a plus.

Highlights

• Join a top-tier platform with a leading investment funds practice and significant sponsor-side client base
• Work on reviewing offering materials and fund governing documents, preparing SEC filings, and advising on regulatory compliance and examinations
• Exposure to a broad mix of fundraising, transactional, and enforcement‑related matters
• Top of market compensation

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of investment funds regulatory experience at a global or national law firm
• Strong familiarity with the Investment Advisers Act of 1940
• Admission to the District of Columbia Bar
• Experience with SEC filings, examinations, and sponsor-side regulatory counseling preferred

Interested candidates may reply here or send a resume to [e-mail].