Midlevel Asset Management and Investment Funds Associate

K&L Gates; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 295,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage

401(k) Retirement plan

Paid Time Off (generally 3-4 weeks)

Parent Leave (24 weeks, 12 paid)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

K&L Gates is seeking a mid-level/senior Asset Management and Investment Funds associate for its New York office. This role offers the chance to work closely with experienced lawyers, receiving mentoring while providing expertise in regulatory and private funds.

The ideal candidate will have four to six years of experience, strong academic credentials, and excellent communication skills. The firm offers competitive compensation ranging from $295,000 to $420,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Four to six years of experience in registered funds or private funds.
• Excellent communication skills and commitment to client service.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with experienced lawyers who provide mentoring.
• Provide regulatory and private funds expertise to clients.
• Operate independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Experience in registered funds

Regulatory expertise

Strong communication skills

Self-starter

Education

Strong academic credentials

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a mid‑level/senior Asset Management and Investment Funds associate to join our Boston, New York, or Washington, DC office.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with experienced lawyers who provide active mentoring and opportunities to assume increasing levels of responsibility and client contact.
• Provide regulatory and private funds expertise to clients, maintaining the highest quality client service.
• Operate independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Four to six years of experience in registered funds, regulatory, or private funds spaces.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent communication skills and commitment to client service.
• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently and within a team.

Location & Compensation

Office: Boston, New York, Washington, DC.

Base compensation: $295,000 - $420,000 (salary determined during interview based on experience, expertise, market, and business needs).

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)
• Pre‑tax Commuting Benefits
• Dental Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement plan
• Health Advocacy Services
• Short‑ and Long‑term Disability Protection
• Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance
• Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)
• Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service
• Paid Time Off (generally 3‑4 weeks)
• Addiction Resources
• Parental Leave (24 weeks of which 12 are paid)
• Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
• Paid Holidays (12)
• Bonus and expense reimbursement opportunities
• Family Building Benefits
• Pro Bono Opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bar Expense Reimbursement
• 529 Deductions
• Relocation
• Accident Insurance
• Balanced Hours Program
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Ramp‑Up/Ramp‑Down Program
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Bereavement Leave
• Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities
• Back‑up Child/Elder Care and caregiving concierge access
• Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Program
• Wellness Program
• All other benefits required by law

Notice

We participate in E‑Verify in certain firm locations for employment eligibility verification.

The state of Massachusetts prohibits employers from requiring or administering a lie detector test. Violations may result in criminal penalties and civil liability.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Firm that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications and competence. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as afros, braids, locks, and twists), religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all aspects of employment including, without limitation, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, assignment, and dismissal. In addition, it is the Firm’s policy to provide an environment that is free of prohibited harassment of any kind including, without limitation, that which is based on sex, race, age, disability, ethnic background, or any other category protected by law (including the categories listed above). The Firm complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact [e-mail].