Global Private Funds Counsel — Growth & Strategy

Wellington Management; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary corporate bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development support

Job summary

Wellington Management seeks an experienced attorney to join its Private Funds Legal Team, focusing on private credit and/or private equity funds, co-investment programs and related vehicles. This role supports lifecycle management and regulatory compliance for a growing private capital business.

The counselor will work with global colleagues on transactional, regulatory and strategic matters, advising on fund formation, governance and investor negotiations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of law practice at a national law firm or in-house.
• Experience with private fund formation and investment adviser regulation.
• Knowledge of federal securities laws and governance frameworks.
• Strong communication, judgment and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on formation, operation and governance of private funds and evergreen strategies across US/Cayman/Europe.
• Counsel on platform design, growth, and business initiatives.
• Represent the firm in negotiations with investors and service providers.
• Manage external counsel and third-party providers.
• Monitor regulatory and market developments impacting funds and business.
• Lead or contribute to projects to enhance fund lifecycle support model.
• Collaborate with compliance to develop risk-based policies.

Skills

Private funds formation

Regulatory compliance

Securities laws

Job description

Wellington Management seeks an experienced attorney to join its Private Funds Legal Team, focusing on private credit and/or private equity funds, co-investment programs and related vehicles. This role supports lifecycle management and regulatory compliance for a growing private capital business.

The counselor will work with global colleagues on transactional, regulatory and strategic matters, advising on fund formation, governance and investor negotiations.