Investment Management & Securities Associate Attorney

Diver5ify; New York (NY); On-site; USD 310,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

An AmLaw 100 Firm in New York City seeks a mid-level Investment Management and Securities Associate for a partner-track seat.

The role focuses on fund formation, adviser compliance, and capital markets, offering big client exposure, strong compensation, and a prestigious platform.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in investment management, private funds, securities regulatory, or capital markets.
• Experience advising hedge funds, PE funds, RIAs, broker-dealers, or registered investment companies.
• Strong drafting skills — PPMs, LP agreements, Form ADV, subscription agreements, registration statements, or securities offering documents.
• Offshore fund formation experience (Cayman, BVI) is a meaningful differentiator.
• Digital asset fund formation or crypto regulatory experience is highly valued.
• New York bar admitted or eligible to waive in.
• Top academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Advising private fund sponsors on fund formation, structuring, and ongoing operations.
• Counseling registered investment advisers and broker-dealers on Investment Advisers Act compliance, SEC examinations, and ongoing regulatory matters.
• Working with registered fund clients on '40 Act matters including ETF launches, fund board governance, and SEC registration statements.
• Advising on PIPE transactions, follow-on equity offerings, and capital markets regulatory compliance.
• Supporting clients navigating the SEC Marketing Rule, digital asset regulatory frameworks, and evolving compliance landscapes.

Skills

Drafting skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

New York Bar Admission

Job description

Investment Management & Securities Associate Attorney | New York | $310K–$420K | AmLaw 100 Platform

About This Opportunity

We are placing a mid-level Investment Management and Securities Associate for a nationally ranked AmLaw 100 law firm in New York City. This is a partner-track seat at a firm with one of the most recognized investment management and private funds practices in the country — Chambers USA ranked, with a client base that includes the largest hedge funds, private equity sponsors, registered investment advisers, and digital asset managers in the market.

If you are a 3-7 year attorney doing fund formation, investment adviser compliance, registered funds, capital markets, or securities regulatory work — and you are ready for a platform that gives you bigger clients, better comp, and a recognized name on your resume.

What the Work Looks Like

• Advising private fund sponsors on fund formation, structuring, and ongoing operations — hedge funds, PE funds, venture capital, credit funds, and digital asset funds
• Counseling registered investment advisers and broker-dealers on Investment Advisers Act compliance, SEC examinations, and ongoing regulatory matters
• Working with registered fund clients on '40 Act matters including ETF launches, fund board governance, and SEC registration statements
• Advising on PIPE transactions, follow-on equity offerings, and capital markets regulatory compliance
• Supporting clients navigating the SEC Marketing Rule, digital asset regulatory frameworks, and evolving compliance landscapes

What You Bring

• 3–7 years of experience in investment management, private funds, securities regulatory, or capital markets at a law firm or the SEC
• Experience advising hedge funds, PE funds, RIAs, broker-dealers, or registered investment companies
• Strong drafting skills — PPMs, LP agreements, Form ADV, subscription agreements, registration statements, or securities offering documents
• Offshore fund formation experience (Cayman, BVI) is a meaningful differentiator
• Digital asset fund formation or crypto regulatory experience is highly valued
• New York bar admitted or eligible to waive in
• Top academic credentials

Why This Firm

• Chambers USA ranked Investment Management practice — Band 1 national recognition
• Partner-track seat with a demonstrated internal promotion record
• Entrepreneurial culture that gives associates direct partner and client access from day one
• Competitive compensation — $310,000 to $420,000 base depending on class year, plus bonus
• No mandatory retirement age — long‑term equity partnership path is real
• Lower billable hour requirement than comparable Vault 100 peers

Compensation

$310,000 – $420,000 base salary depending on experience · Performance bonus · Full benefits