Fund Formation Attorney (4–8 Yrs) – Regulatory Focus

The PeterSan Group and PeterSan Legal Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The PeterSan Group and PeterSan Legal Staffing represents a global asset manager/fintech platform seeking a fund formation attorney with 4–8 years of experience in New York. The role covers private funds, regulatory matters, capital formation, and fund structuring, with client-facing responsibilities and collaboration with senior partners.

Ideal candidates have strong knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940, experience drafting and negotiating private fund documents, side letters, and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of fund formation experience within the Investment Management space.
• Strong knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Advisers Act, the Securities Act and FINRA.
• Bar admission in Utah or another state/jurisdiction in good standing.
• Experience at a law firm or asset management firm is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent private funds on compliance, regulatory issues, capital raising and structuring.
• Draft and negotiate private fund documents, side letters and placement agreements.
• Advise on fund materials and related corporate transactional matters.

Skills

Fund formation

Regulatory compliance

Investment Company Act

Drafting fund documents

Negotiation

Private funds

Capital raising

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission (Utah or other)

Job description

The PeterSan Group and PeterSan Legal Staffing represents a global asset manager/fintech platform seeking a fund formation attorney with 4–8 years of experience in New York. The role covers private funds, regulatory matters, capital formation, and fund structuring, with client-facing responsibilities and collaboration with senior partners.

Ideal candidates have strong knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940, experience drafting and negotiating private fund documents, side letters, and