Investment Funds Associate Attorney (Multi Office)

Software Placement Group, SPG; Hackensack (NJ); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm with a sophisticated Investment Management & Funds practice is seeking a seasoned Investment Funds Associate Attorney to join its team across multiple U.S. offices.

This is an opportunity for a senior-level attorney to handle 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.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Advise fund sponsors and investment managers on formation, structuring, and launch across asset classes
• Draft and negotiate fund documents: private placement memoranda, LPAs, operating agreements, and subscription materials
• Counsel on regulatory compliance under federal and state securities laws
• Provide ongoing advice on fund operations, governance, and investor relations
• Collaborate with tax, regulatory, and transactional teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Stay current on regulatory developments affecting the investment management industry

Skills

Investment fund formation

Regulatory compliance advisory

Private equity funds experience

Hedge funds experience

Fund governance and disclosures

Communication skills

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Location: Hackensack, NJ (multiple U.S. office locations available) | Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid | Compensation: $300,000-$520,000

Overview

A national law firm with a sophisticated Investment Management & Funds practice is seeking a seasoned Investment Funds Associate Attorney to join its team across multiple U.S. offices. This is an opportunity for a senior-level attorney to handle 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.

What you'll do

• 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

Required qualifications

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

Preferred qualifications

• Large law firm experience strongly preferred

Compensation and 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

Why this role

This role offers the opportunity to work within a premier Investment Funds practice handling sophisticated matters for leading asset managers and investment sponsors, within a collegial and intellectually rigorous environment that supports senior attorneys with the platform, resources, and autonomy needed to thrive.