Investment Funds Attorney, Bowery Legal

Interplay; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in New York is seeking a Funds Attorney to advise on fund formation and structuring, managing regulatory compliance and investor documentation. The ideal candidate will possess 5–10 years of experience in investment management and fund operations, with strong drafting and negotiation skills. This role offers meaningful client exposure within a collaborative environment, focusing on investment funds across various asset classes.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of relevant experience in fund formation and investment management.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; NY bar admission a plus.
• Deep familiarity with VC/PE fund structures and SEC compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the formation and structuring of investment funds.
• Draft and negotiate core fund documents.
• Manage securities and regulatory filings.
• Design compliance frameworks for fund activities.
• Support investor relations and address LP questions.

Skills

Project management

Drafting and negotiating

Communication

Fund economics and governance

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

About Bowery Legal:

At Bowery Legal, we combine big‑firm Corporate, Transactional and Investment Funds experience with the focus and flexibility of a boutique practice. Our attorneys have trained at some of the most respected law firms in the world, including Latham & Watkins, Gunderson Dettmer, Skadden, Mayer Brown, Greenberg Traurig, and Baker McKenzie. We are highly‑capable, Big Law‑trained attorneys who have all decided that there must be a better (and more humane) way to practice law while still being exceptional in our craft. For attorneys out there that feel the same way, Bowery Legal is an oasis in the desert.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Funds Attorney to join our law firm’s investment funds practice. This role involves advising sponsors, fund managers, and investment platforms on the formation, structuring, and ongoing operation of private and public investment funds across a range of asset classes. The ideal candidate will work closely with partners and clients on fund formation matters, regulatory compliance, and investor‑facing documentation, while developing a deep understanding of client objectives and market dynamics. This position offers meaningful client exposure, sophisticated legal work, and the opportunity to grow within a collaborative, high‑caliber legal team.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the formation and structuring of investment funds - including VC funds, PE funds, real estate funds, hedge funds, SPVs, co‑invest vehicles, parallel funds, management companies, GPs, and related entities.
  Draft, review, and negotiate core fund documents, including LPAs, PPMs, subscription documents, side letters, MFN matrices, and management/advisory/services agreements.

• Advise on fund economics and governance (carry structures, waterfalls, GP commitments, decision‑making rights) in partnership with tax, finance, and investment teams.

• Manage securities and regulatory filings (e.g., Form D, Blue Sky/state filings) and support other SEC‑related obligations for fund offerings.

• Design, implement, and maintain compliance frameworks and policies for marketing, allocations, co‑investments, conflicts, and related fund activities.

• Provide day‑to‑day legal support for fund operations, including capital calls, distributions, LP consents, transfers, secondaries, and amendments.

• Support investor relations by reviewing investor communications, addressing LP questions about terms and rights, and tracking/implementing side letter obligations.

• Coordinate with administrators, tax advisors, and internal finance/operations teams to ensure documents, records, and structures are accurate and aligned across the platform.

• Oversee ongoing entity maintenance for funds and related entities, including formations, good‑standing filings, corporate approvals, resolutions, and restructuring actions.

• Help build and refine playbooks, templates, and processes so future funds and vehicles can be launched and managed more efficiently over time.

• Assist and train other attorneys at Bowery Legal who are open to learning more about the skills and work around a Funds practice.

Required Experience:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed (or in‑house eligible) to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; NY bar admission or eligibility a plus.

• 5–10+ years of relevant experience in fund formation and investment management, ideally at:

  • top‑tier law firm working with VC/PE clients, and/or
  • in‑house counsel at a venture/private equity firm, asset manager, or similar platform.

• Deep familiarity with:

  • VC/PE fund structures, including LP/GP constructs, management companies, and related entities
  • LPAs, PPMs, side letters, and subscription documentation (including negotiation with sophisticated institutional LPs)
  • SEC and securities compliance related to private fund offerings (e.g., Reg D, Blue Sky, marketing rules)

• Experience supporting or coordinating:

  • co‑investment vehicles and SPVs
  • ongoing fund operations (capital calls, distributions, amendments, transfers, etc.)
  • compliance programs for investment advisers and/or fund managers

• Strong project management skills: you can keep multiple vehicles, stakeholders, and deadlines organized without dropping details.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills—clear, concise, and business‑oriented.

• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment where structures are sophisticated but teams move quickly.