Junior Corporate Associate – Private Funds

Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Potential bonus

Potential % of origination on new business

Job summary

A New York-based law firm is seeking a Junior Level Corporate Associate to join its Corporate and Securities Department. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year of experience in securities and corporate law, with responsibilities including drafting and reviewing fund documents, assisting with regulatory filings, and working closely with clients and third-party service providers. The firm offers a hybrid working environment, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in securities and corporate law required.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Experience with regulatory requirements and compliance.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience with regulatory requirements and compliance issues
• Experience with legal issues impacting private funds and investment managers is preferred
• Self-motivated and proactive approach to managing client relationships; must be invested in our clients and deeply committed to obtaining the best possible outcome for them
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and exemplary attention to detail
• 1+ years of substantive legal experience

Responsibilities

• Assist in the formation and capital raising for private investment funds.
• Draft and revise fund documents and regulatory filings.
• Support registered investment advisers with compliance.
• Assist with preparing and filing Form ADVs, Form Ds and other federal and state regulatory filings
• Assist with regulatory examinations, including preparing responses and document collection
• Support registered investment advisers with compliance under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940
• Assist with drafting and reviewing term sheets, purchase agreements and financing documents
• Conduct legal due diligence for investments and portfolio company transactions
• Coordinate with fund administrators, compliance consultants and other service providers
• Support senior attorneys in managing transactions and client matters

Skills

Knowledge of securities and corporate law

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Attention to detail

Self‑motivated and proactive approach

Attention to detail

Education

New York bar admission

1+ years of substantive legal experience

Job description

Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP is seeking a Junior Level Corporate Associate with a minimum of 1 year of experience in the field of securities and corporate law, to join the firm’s Corporate and Securities Department, to focus primarily on working with private funds and investment managers.

The role involves drafting and reviewing fund and investment documents, assisting with regulatory filings and coordinating with clients and third-party service providers. Associates gain hands-on experience across the fund lifecycle.

The firm supports a hybrid working environment, and offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including a potential bonus and potential % of origination on new business.

Qualifications

• New York bar admission required
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Knowledge of securities and corporate law
• A minimum of 1 year of experience with regulatory requirements and compliance issues
• Experience with legal issues impacting private funds and investment managers is preferred
• Self‑motivated and proactive approach to managing client relationships; must be invested in our clients and deeply committed to obtaining the best possible outcome for them
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and exemplary attention to detail
• 1+ years of substantive legal experience

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in the formation, structuring and capital raising for private investment funds
• Draft and revise fund documents, such as private placement memoranda, operating agreements, supplements, subscription agreements, investor questionnaires, side letters, closing documents and more
• Support ongoing investor relations matters, including preparing disclosure updates
• Assist with preparing and filing Form ADVs, Form Ds and other federal and state regulatory filings
• Assist with regulatory examinations, including preparing responses and document collection
• Support registered investment advisers with compliance under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940
• Assist with drafting and reviewing term sheets, purchase agreements and financing documents
• Conduct legal due diligence for investments and portfolio company transactions
• Coordinate with fund administrators, compliance consultants and other service providers
• Support senior attorneys in managing transactions and client matters