Investment Funds Associate Attorney (Multi Office)

United Future; Hackensack (NJ); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

United Future is seeking a seasoned Investment Funds Associate Attorney to join its Investment Management & Funds practice across multiple U.S. offices.

The role offers hybrid work arrangements and opportunities to handle sophisticated fund formation and governance matters for private equity sponsors, hedge funds, and other vehicles. You will advise on structure, documentation, and regulatory compliance with a focus on sophisticated clients and large-law-firm standards.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic record.
• Active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 10+ years of significant experience in investment fund formation and governance.

Responsibilities

• Advise fund sponsors and managers on formation, structuring, and launch of investment funds.
• Draft and negotiate fund documents including LPAs, operating agreements, and PPMs.
• Counsel on regulatory compliance under federal/state securities laws.
• Provide ongoing governance and investor relations advice for funds.
• Collaborate with tax, regulatory, and transactional teams on complex solutions.
• Stay current on regulatory developments impacting investment management.

Skills

Active Bar Admission

Client advisory

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

INVESTMENT FUNDS ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Investment Management & Funds Practice Group

Open to Multiple Locations…list found at the bottom of this description.

HYBRID

Our client, a national AmLaw 200 firm, is seeking a seasoned Investment Funds Attorney to join its sophisticated Investment Management & Funds practice across multiple U.S. offices. This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior-level attorney to work on complex, high-value fund formation and structuring matters for a diverse client base that includes private equity sponsors, hedge fund managers, credit funds, and other alternative investment vehicles. The practice is known for its technical depth, collaborative culture, and market-leading work in the funds space.

Candidate Profile

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing

• 10+ years of significant experience in investment fund formation, structuring, and ongoing regulatory compliance
• Deep knowledge of private equity funds, hedge funds, credit funds, and other alternative investment vehicles
• Experience advising sponsors and managers on fund governance, disclosures, and regulatory matters
• Strong familiarity with U.S. investment management regulations, including the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and related SEC requirements
• Ability to manage complex matters independently and serve as a trusted advisor to sophisticated clients
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, sound judgment, and a client-focused approach
• Large law firm experience strongly preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Advise fund sponsors and investment managers on the formation, structuring, and launch of investment funds across multiple asset classes
• Draft and negotiate fund documentation, including private placement memoranda, limited partnership agreements, operating agreements, and subscription materials
• Counsel clients on regulatory compliance matters under federal and state securities laws
• Provide ongoing advice regarding fund operations, governance, and investor relations
• Collaborate with colleagues across tax, regulatory, and transactional teams to deliver comprehensive legal solutions
• Stay current on regulatory developments impacting the investment management industry

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to work within a premier Investment Funds practice handling sophisticated matters for leading asset managers and investment sponsors. You’ll be part of a collegial and intellectually rigorous environment that values technical excellence, collaboration, and long-term professional growth. The practice supports senior attorneys with the platform, resources, and autonomy needed to thrive at the highest levels of the market.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $300,000–$520,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Eligibility for multiple bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan; profit sharing; HSA and FSA; generous time off and vacation days; family/dependent care leave; 529 College Savings Plan; and more!

Locations

DE (Wilmington)

FL (Boca Raton)

MD (Baltimore)

NJ (Hackensack)

NY (New York)

TX (Dallas)

Washington, D.C.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.