Leading Private Investment Firm - Private Funds Counsel

Larson Maddox; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in New York is seeking a Private Funds Counsel to enhance its legal team. This role involves managing ongoing fund operations, providing strategic legal guidance on fund matters, and drafting critical documents such as NDAs and subscription materials. The ideal candidate has a J.D. and over 5 years of experience in fund formation or investment management. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fund formation or investment management at a top-tier law firm.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts effectively.
• Strong attention to detail in documentation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage ongoing fund operations and investor communications.
• Provide legal and regulatory guidance to teams.
• Draft and negotiate NDAs and service agreements.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting fund operations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel.

Skills

Fund formation

Private funds experience

Investment management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

J.D.

Job description

A multi‑billion‑dollar, family‑backed investment firm with diversified holdings across real assets, private equity, and credit strategies is seeking a Private Funds Counsel to join its expanding legal team. The firm maintains a long‑standing multi‑industry investment footprint, consistent with its broad portfolio of middle‑market businesses and multi‑sector acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior legal leadership to manage ongoing fund operations, including governance processes, investor communications, and maintenance of existing private funds.
• Provide strategic legal and regulatory guidance to investment, finance, and operations teams across a wide range of fund and corporate matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs, service agreements, subscription materials, and side letters.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on fund structures, operations, and compliance processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, third‑parties and outside counsel to ensure efficient and compliant fund administration.

Qualifications

• J.D. with 5+ years of fund formation, private funds, or investment management experience at a top‑tier law firm.
• Strong ability to communicate complex legal concepts to internal stakeholders across investment, operations, and finance teams.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail in managing documentation and compliance processes.

If you're ready to join a forward‑thinking investment organization with a long‑term, multi‑generational platform, apply now for immediate consideration.