Legal & Compliance Associate Attorney

Jobot; New York (NY); In loco; USD 200.000 - 275.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive base salary

Discretionary annual bonus

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Bar dues & CLE support

Lunch at office

Exposure to senior leadership

Descrizione del lavoro

Jobot is seeking a Legal & Compliance Associate Attorney in New York City to join a lean in-house team. You will act as the CCO's right hand across fund, transactional and regulatory matters, drafting and negotiating fund documents while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires a J.D. and New York bar admission (or waiver eligibility) with 3–7 years of experience in private funds or investment management.

Competenze

• J.D. and NY bar admission (or eligible to waive) with 3–7 years of experience.
• Experience with private funds or investment management from a law firm or asset manager.
• Knowledge of the Advisers Act and SEC rules for private fund advisers.
• Exposure to private credit, special situations, structured finance or private equity is a strong plus.
• Excellent drafting, organization and judgment; comfortable owning matters end to end with minimal supervision.

Mansioni

• Draft, review and negotiate fund documents (LPAs, subscription documents, side letters, co-investment vehicle docs).
• Track and manage side letter and LPA obligations across funds and SPVs.
• Support investment transactions: NDAs, term sheets, credit and financing agreements, closing deliverables.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and manage legal spend and timelines.
• Oversee entity formation, maintenance and governance records for fund and GP entities.
• Help administer the firm's compliance program under the Advisers Act of 1940.
• Prepare and update Form ADV, Form PF, Form D and related regulatory filings.
• Run the code of ethics: pre-clearance, holdings and gifts reporting.
• Review marketing materials for Marketing Rule compliance.
• Support annual compliance review, testing and policy updates.
• Prepare for SEC examinations and investor DDQs.
• Support KYC/AML onboarding for investors and counterparties.

Conoscenze

Drafting

Organization

Judgment

Formazione

J.D. and NY bar admission

Descrizione del lavoro

Legal & Compliance Associate Attorney

$200000 - $275000 per year | New York, NY | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

Company is a fast-growing, SEC-registered alternative investment manager headquartered in Midtown Manhattan. Founded within the last few years by a seasoned investment team, the firm manages several billion dollars across a growing family of private funds and co-investment vehicles.

The firm specializes in special situations and capital solutions: private credit, asset-backed lending, structured and preferred equity, and bespoke financings for corporates, banks, insurers and high-growth companies. Its investors are leading global institutions, and its transactions regularly involve top-tier law firms and banking counterparties.

With a lean team of roughly 30 professionals, every hire has visible impact. The culture is entrepreneurial, collaborative and close to the deal flow, offering the exposure of a boutique with the sophistication of a large platform.

Why join us?

• Competitive base salary plus discretionary annual bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off and paid firm holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Commuter benefits and FSA/HSA options
• Bar dues and CLE or compliance certification support
• Daily lunch and a modern Midtown office
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and room to grow as the org scales

Job Details

Location: New York, NY (in office; hybrid flexibility to be discussed)

The firm is adding a hands-on legal and compliance professional to its small in-house team. This person will be the CCO's right hand across fund, transactional and regulatory matters. It is a rare chance to help build out a legal and compliance function at a growing platform, with direct exposure to senior investment professionals.

What you'll do

Legal

• Draft, review and negotiate fund documents, including LPAs, subscription documents, side letters and co-investment vehicle documents
• Track and manage side letter and LPA obligations across a growing set of funds and SPVs
• Support investment transactions: NDAs, term sheets, credit and financing agreements, and closing deliverables
• Coordinate with outside counsel and manage legal spend and timelines
• Oversee entity formation, maintenance and corporate governance records for fund and GP entities

Compliance

• Help administer the firm's compliance program under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940
• Prepare and update Form ADV, Form PF, Form D and related regulatory filings
• Run the code of ethics: personal trading pre-clearance, holdings and gifts and entertainment reporting
• Review marketing materials, pitch books and investor communications for Marketing Rule compliance
• Support the annual compliance review, testing, training and policy updates
• Help prepare for and respond to SEC examinations and investor due diligence requests (DDQs)
• Support KYC/AML onboarding for investors and counterparties

What you bring

• J.D. and admission to the New York bar (or eligibility to waive in), with 3–7 years of experience
• Private funds or investment management experience from a law firm, an alternative asset manager, or both
• Working knowledge of the Advisers Act and SEC rules applicable to private fund advisers
• Exposure to private credit, special situations, structured finance or private equity transactions is a strong plus
• Excellent drafting, organization and judgment; comfortable owning matters end to end with minimal supervision
• Thrives in a lean, entrepreneurial environment where priorities shift quickly

Also considered: compliance professionals without a J.D. who have 4+ years of buy-side RIA compliance experience at a private fund manager.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.