Registered Funds Attorney

Confidential; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Cash bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Registered Funds Legal team, focusing on structuring, launch, distribution, and ongoing management of registered investment products. You will collaborate with multiple internal teams to address complex regulatory matters across various alternative asset classes.

Ideal candidates hold a JD, are actively admitted to the bar, and have substantial experience in registered funds or investment management, with strong knowledge of securities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of securities laws and investment management regulation.
• Ability to draft and negotiate fund-related agreements and disclosures.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on development, launch, and governance of registered funds.
• Draft, review, and negotiate fund agreements and offering documents.
• Provide regulatory guidance across multiple fund structures (ETFs, interval funds, UITs, etc.).
• Coordinate with internal teams and external counsel; conduct legal research on industry developments.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Securities laws

Project management

Relationship building

Education

J.D.

Job description

The client is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Registered Funds Legal team within a leading alternative investment platform. This role is integral to the structuring, launch, distribution, and ongoing management of a diverse range of registered investment products. The attorney will collaborate closely with investment, product, compliance, finance, and legal teams, providing guidance on complex regulatory, governance, and product-development initiatives across various alternative asset classes.

Key responsibilities include advising on the development and maintenance of registered investment products such as interval funds, tender offer funds, ETFs, collective investment trusts, unit investment trusts, and separately managed accounts. The attorney will draft, review, and negotiate fund-related agreements, prepare offering and disclosure documents, and counsel stakeholders on matters arising under relevant securities laws and regulatory frameworks. Additional duties involve supporting legal and compliance reviews, advising on corporate governance, coordinating with external counsel, and conducting legal research on emerging industry developments.

The ideal candidate will hold a J.D. from an accredited law school, maintain active bar membership, and possess substantial legal experience focused on registered funds or investment management. Strong knowledge of securities laws, experience with fund formation and administration, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment are essential. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills are required, and prior experience in a law firm, asset manager, or financial institution is preferred. The client offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, cash bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.