Principal, Global Funds Legal - Wealth Products

carlyle; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

Annual discretionary incentive program

Job summary

A leading investment firm is seeking a Principal for its Global Funds Legal team. This role involves providing legal advice on fund development and operations, drafting partnership agreements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have a JD from a top-tier law school, be members of a state bar, and have at least 7 years of relevant legal experience. A comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience at a reputable law firm focusing on fund formation.
• Experience with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Investment Company Act of 1940 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and reviewing regulatory filings and offering documents.
• Draft limited partnership and distribution agreements for wealth-focused funds.
• Maintain policies and procedures for wealth-focused funds.
• Assist fund team with operational and governance matters.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong time management

Organizational skills

Analytical approach

Team collaboration

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Active bar membership in a state or DC

Job description

Principal, Global Funds Legal - Wealth Products

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Carlyle's Global Funds Legal team provides well-reasoned, concise advice on current, proposed or anticipated business activities of Carlyle and our funds, balancing business‑oriented goals with legal and reputational risk.

The attorney would be a part of the Global Funds Legal team and would advise on all aspects of fund‑raising for Carlyle's wealth‑focused funds, including new product development, fund formation, fund structuring, and fund governance and operational matters. This attorney will assist with preparing and reviewing regulatory filings and offering documents and drafting, negotiating and interpreting limited partnership agreements, distribution agreements and related fund documents. The attorney will also work on other miscellaneous internal regulatory issues and act as a liaison between Carlyle and outside counsel.

Location: This position can be in New York, NY or Washington, DC.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and review of regulatory filings and offering documents
• Draft, negotiate and interpret limited partnership agreements, distribution agreements and other documentation relating to Carlyle's wealth‑focused funds
• Draft and maintain appropriate policies and procedures for wealth‑focused funds
• Assist fund team with ongoing operational and governance matters, including board matters
• Draft and review non‑disclosure agreements, letter agreements, structure charts, resolutions and other documents

Requirements

• JD from a top‑tier law school with strong academic performance
• Active member of the bar of at least one state or the District of Columbia
• At least 7 years of professional working experience at a reputable law firm with a focus on fund formation
• Experience with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940 preferred
• Attention to detail, strong time management, organizational skills and logical/analytical approach to work are essential
• Ability to think critically, spot issues and exercise good judgement, balancing business‑oriented goals with legal and reputational risk
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $250,000.

In addition to the base salary, the hired professional will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package spanning retirement benefits, health insurance, life insurance and disability, paid time off, paid holidays, family planning benefits and various wellness programs. Additionally, the hired professional may also be eligible to participate in an annual discretionary incentive program, the award of which will be dependent on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Due to the high volume of candidates, please be advised that only candidates selected to interview will be contacted by Carlyle.

Company Profile

The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $453 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 641 investment vehicles as of March 31, 2025. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,300 professionals operating in 29 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Carlyle places an emphasis on development, retention and inclusion as supported by our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Carlyle's purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, which range from public and private pension funds to wealthy individuals and families to sovereign wealth funds, unions and corporations. Carlyle invests across three sectors - Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Carlyle AlpInvest - and has expertise in various industries, including: aerospace, defense & government services, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation.

At Carlyle, we believe that a wide spectrum of experiences and viewpoints drives performance and success. Our CEO, Harvey Schwartz, has stated that, "To build better businesses and create value for all of our stakeholders, we are focused on assembling leadership teams with the strongest insights from a range of perspectives." We strive to foster an environment where ideas are openly shared and valued. By bringing together teams with varied expertise and approaches, we enjoy a competitive advantage and create a stronger foundation for long‑term success.