Legal Counsel

Alexander Chapman; United States; Remote; USD 185,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Chapman is seeking an experienced lawyer to support private markets investment activities. This remote/NYC role offers broad responsibility across transactions, fund structures and securities matters, with the opportunity to shape an evolving legal function.

The position emphasizes ownership, practical guidance and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment with equity incentives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of legal experience with a strong background in investment funds or private markets.
• Hands-on experience drafting and negotiating SPV and fund documentation.
• Ability to manage transactions independently and provide practical, commercially focused advice.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail and confidence across business functions.

Responsibilities

• Advise on structuring, negotiating and executing private market transactions.
• Draft and negotiate fund documentation, investment agreements and side letters.
• Provide guidance on securities regulation relevant to investment activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on new business initiatives and commercial matters.
• Develop legal templates and improve processes to support efficient transaction execution.

Skills

Private markets

Securities regulations

Fund documentation

SPV drafting

Commercial negotiation

Job description

Location: Fully remote or New York City, depending on preference

Compensation: $185,000–$245,000 base salary + equity

We are partnering with a financial services business seeking an experienced lawyer to support its private markets investment activities. This position offers broad responsibility across transactions, fund structures and securities matters, alongside the opportunity to help develop the legal function.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on the structuring, negotiation and execution of private market transactions.
• Draft and negotiate fund documentation, investment agreements, side letters and related arrangements.
• Provide guidance on securities regulation and legal considerations affecting investment activities.
• Partner with internal stakeholders on new business initiatives and commercial matters.
• Develop legal templates and improve processes to support efficient transaction execution.

Candidate Profile

• 7+ years of legal experience, with a strong background in investment funds, securities or private markets.
• Hands-on experience drafting and negotiating SPV and fund documentation.
• Ability to manage transactions independently and provide practical, commercially focused advice.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail and confidence working across different business functions.

This is an opportunity for a lawyer seeking meaningful ownership, varied transactional work and a direct role in shaping an evolving legal function.