Investment Management Counsel

Solomon Page; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Solomon Page represents a globally recognized investment firm seeking to hire an attorney to join its in-house legal team in New York. The role offers exposure to regulatory, fund, corporate, and investment advisory matters, with opportunities to grow into a well-rounded practitioner within a fast-paced global organization.

Based in Manhattan on a hybrid (4:1) schedule, the position requires a J.D. and 4+ years of relevant experience; base salary ranges from $180,000 to $210,000, plus a highly

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in good standing.
• 4+ years of relevant experience at a leading law firm and/or sophisticated in-house department.
• Strong knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and related securities regulations.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise internal stakeholders on compliance with U.S. securities and investment advisory laws.
• Provide legal and compliance support related to securities regulations.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assist with policy implementation.
• Partner cross-functionally with investment, operations, and client service teams on legal and risk initiatives.
• Assist with regulatory examinations, audits, and inquiries; coordinate with outside counsel.
• Support compliance training initiatives and broader legal department projects.
• Contribute to general corporate, fund, contractual, and strategic matters as part of the in-house team.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Legal drafting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission

Job description

Our client, a globally recognized investment firm with more than $80B in assets under management, is seeking to add an attorney to its legal team in New York. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a sophisticated and highly collaborative in-house legal department supporting a dynamic investment platform with a broad range of investment strategies and business lines. The role offers meaningful exposure to regulatory, fund, corporate, and investment advisory matters, as well as the opportunity to grow into a well-rounded legal and compliance practitioner within a fast-paced global organization. The successful candidate will work closely with investment professionals, client service teams, and senior leadership on a wide variety of legal and compliance matters arising under U.S. securities and investment advisory laws. The legal team is viewed as a strategic business partner and plays an integral role across the organization’s operations and growth initiatives. This position is based in Manhattan and follows a hybrid (4:1) work schedule.

• Base salary range of approximately $180,000 – $210,000, plus eligibility for a highly competitive bonus and comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Advise internal stakeholders on compliance with U.S. securities and investment --advisory laws, including matters arising under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940
• Provide legal and compliance support related to the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and related federal and state securities regulations
• Monitor and interpret regulatory developments and assist with implementation of policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance
• Partner cross-functionally with investment, operations, and client service teams on legal, compliance, and risk management initiatives
• Assist with regulatory examinations, audits, inquiries, and coordination with outside counsel as needed
• Support compliance training initiatives and broader legal department projects across multiple business lines
• Contribute to a wide range of general corporate, fund, contractual, and strategic legal matters as part of a collaborative in-house legal team

Required Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission in good standing
• 4+ years of relevant experience at a leading law firm and/or sophisticated in-house legal department
• Strong knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and related securities regulations
• Excellent analytical, drafting, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Strong commercial judgment and ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across departments and with senior leadership
• Interest in developing into a broad-based legal and compliance generalist role supporting multiple business functions
• Familiarity with international securities and investment advisory regulations, particularly in the UK and Singapore, is a plus