Investment Funds Associate Attorney (Multi Office)

True North Consultants, Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Profit sharing

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. seeks a senior Investment Funds Attorney to join its Investment Management & Funds practice across multiple U.S. offices in a hybrid capacity.

The role focuses on complex fund formation, structuring, and regulatory matters for private equity sponsors, hedge funds, and other alternative vehicles. Ideal candidates have extensive experience, strong communication, and a track record in large law firm environments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Advise fund sponsors and investment managers on formation, structuring, and launch of investment funds across asset classes.
• Draft and negotiate fund documentation including PPMs, LPAs, operating agreements, and subscription materials.
• Counsel clients on regulatory compliance under federal and state securities laws.
• Provide ongoing advice on fund operations, governance, and investor relations.

Skills

Investment funds experience

Fund governance

Regulatory knowledge

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.