Investments Counsel - Alternative Asset Manager

Larson Maddox; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox is seeking an Investments Counsel for a client in the private equity and private credit space. The role focuses on fund formation and collaboration with the investment team and Chief Compliance Officer on risk management frameworks.

This is predominantly an in-office role with some flexibility. The ideal candidate brings a JD, active bar, and 6+ years of private markets experience to help manage regulatory, transactional, and compliance matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Bar Membership.
• 6+ years of relevant legal work in private equity or investment management.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal oversight and strategic advice on deal process due diligence.
• Draft and negotiate fund formation documents and related materials.
• Support investments team in ongoing transactions.
• Partner with compliance leadership to strengthen risk-management practices.
• Address ongoing legal needs across the firm as needed.
• Manage outside counsel effectively.

Skills

Fund formation experience

Regulatory and compliance knowledge

Negotiation and drafting

Operational and deal due diligence

Outside counsel management

Education

Juris Doctor degree (ABA-accredited)

Job description

Our client, an alternative asset manager focused in the private equity and private credit space, is looking to make its first legal hire. The firm is seeking to bring on an Investments Counsel to join the team as the firm continues to grow. The person in this role will work closely with senior leadership and partner with the wider business, especially the investment team, on ongoing transactions. This individual will also work closely with the Chief Compliance Officer on risk management frameworks while owning fund formation matters for the firms private funds and ongoing investments. This is a predominantly in office role with some flexibility

Responsibilities

• Provide legal oversight and strategic advice on a wide range of operational and transactional matters including legal and regulatory due diligence throughout the deal process
• Draft and negotiate a variety of fund formation related documents and adjacent materials
• Support investments team in on going transactions
• Partner with compliance leadership to strengthen risk‑management practices
• Address ongoing legal needs across as needed
• Effective management of outside counsel

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active Bar Membership
• 6+ YOE of relevant legal work in private equity or investment management obtained in either Big Law OR In-House
• Strong understanding of investment fund structures and related operational, compliance, and reporting considerations