In-House Funds Lawyer & Compliance Associate

Jobot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Discretionary annual bonus

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Bar dues & CLE support

Lunch at office

Exposure to senior leadership

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Legal & Compliance Associate Attorney in New York City to join a lean in-house team. You will act as the CCO's right hand across fund, transactional and regulatory matters, drafting and negotiating fund documents while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires a J.D. and New York bar admission (or waiver eligibility) with 3–7 years of experience in private funds or investment management.

Qualifications

• J.D. and NY bar admission (or eligible to waive) with 3–7 years of experience.
• Experience with private funds or investment management from a law firm or asset manager.
• Knowledge of the Advisers Act and SEC rules for private fund advisers.
• Exposure to private credit, special situations, structured finance or private equity is a strong plus.
• Excellent drafting, organization and judgment; comfortable owning matters end to end with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate fund documents (LPAs, subscription documents, side letters, co-investment vehicle docs).
• Track and manage side letter and LPA obligations across funds and SPVs.
• Support investment transactions: NDAs, term sheets, credit and financing agreements, closing deliverables.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and manage legal spend and timelines.
• Oversee entity formation, maintenance and governance records for fund and GP entities.
• Help administer the firm's compliance program under the Advisers Act of 1940.
• Prepare and update Form ADV, Form PF, Form D and related regulatory filings.
• Run the code of ethics: pre-clearance, holdings and gifts reporting.
• Review marketing materials for Marketing Rule compliance.
• Support annual compliance review, testing and policy updates.
• Prepare for SEC examinations and investor DDQs.
• Support KYC/AML onboarding for investors and counterparties.

Skills

Drafting

Organization

Judgment

Education

J.D. and NY bar admission

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Legal & Compliance Associate Attorney in New York City to join a lean in-house team. You will act as the CCO's right hand across fund, transactional and regulatory matters, drafting and negotiating fund documents while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires a J.D. and New York bar admission (or waiver eligibility) with 3–7 years of experience in private funds or investment management.