Fund Attorney - Assistant Vice President / Vice President

iCapital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity for all full-time employees

Employer-matched retirement plan

Generously subsidized healthcare

100% employer-paid dental and vision

Telemedicine and virtual mental-health counseling

Parental leave

Unlimited paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

iCapital is hiring an Assistant Vice President or Vice President Fund Attorney in New York. This role focuses on U.S. and Cayman private funds, involving responsibilities like negotiating agreements, drafting legal documents, and advising on regulatory issues. Ideal candidates will have over 4 years of fund-formation experience and strong knowledge of investment regulations. The salary range is $160,000 to $220,000, and the compensation package includes equity, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of fund-formation experience within the investment-management space.
• Strong knowledge of the Investment Company Act and other U.S. regulations.
• Law-firm or in-house experience at an asset-management firm is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate agreements with fund managers and distribution agents.
• Draft and review private fund offering materials and legal documentation.
• Advise on legal implications of new and existing products.

Skills

Fund-formation experience

Strong knowledge of investment regulations

Interpersonal skills

Organized and detail-oriented

Leadership skills

Education

Member in good standing of the Utah Bar

Job description

Overview

iCapital is looking to hire an Assistant Vice President or Vice President Fund Attorney to join the Funds Legal team with a primary focus on U.S. and Cayman private funds. The scope of this role will include representing private funds—both open‑end and closed‑end—on a wide spectrum of matters, including compliance, U.S. and international regulatory issues, capital‑raising, marketing, investor relations, fund formation and structuring, and corporate transactional matters. The ideal candidate has strong regulatory experience, including Regulation D and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as well as experience drafting and negotiating private fund documents, side letters, placement agreements, and related materials.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate various agreements with counterparties, including fund managers and distribution agents.
• Draft and review private fund offering materials, partnership agreements, and other private‑fund legal documentation.
• Advise on the legal implications of offering new and existing products and services.
• Coordinate outside legal counsel on a variety of issues, including regulatory, corporate and fund‑investment work.
• Draft and review various contracts, non‑disclosure agreements and other legal documentation.
• Assist with regulatory filings and perform research projects as required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of fund‑formation experience within the investment‑management space.
• Strong knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and FINRA regulations.
• Member in good standing of the Utah Bar, another state or jurisdiction.
• Law‑firm or in‑house experience at an asset‑management firm is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Willingness to learn new topics and work in an evolving business environment.
• Organized and detail‑oriented with a big‑picture capability.

Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $160,000 to $220,000. iCapital offers a compensation package that includes salary, equity for all full‑time employees, and an annual performance bonus. Employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes an employer‑matched retirement plan, generously subsidized healthcare, 100 % employer‑paid dental, vision, telemedicine, and virtual mental‑health counseling, parental leave, and unlimited paid time off (PTO).

Employees in this role will work in the office Monday–Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday.

iCapital is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative‑action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.