Regulatory Counsel

Solomon Page; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity firm in New York is seeking a lawyer with at least three years of experience in regulatory compliance for investment management clients. The role involves managing compliance programs and collaborating with various teams. The firm offers a hybrid work model and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Relocation Support

Hybrid Work Model (4 days in office, 1 remote)

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ relevant experience at a top law firm or in-house.
• Deep knowledge of investment management law and SEC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the firm’s U.S. compliance program, including SEC registration duties.
• Oversee compliance efforts, including risk identification and monitoring.
• Lead regulatory reporting efforts, including Form ADV and PF.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Our client, a leading private equity firm with over $35 billion in AUM, seeks to hire a lawyer in New York. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in regulatory and compliance work for investment management clients, with some exposure to corporate transactional matters. This role involves collaborating closely with the legal team, business units, outside counsel, regulators, and counterparties. The firm offers a highly collaborative culture with low attrition, a hybrid work model (4 days in office, 1 remote), and relocation support.

Compensation:

• Annual salary ranging from $200K to $300K, comprising a base salary of up to $200K plus a discretionary bonus of up to $100K.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the firm’s U.S. compliance program, including SEC registration duties.
• Oversee, administer, and document compliance efforts, including risk identification, monitoring, testing, and control enhancements.
• Prepare documentation related to compliance activities.
• Coordinate with legal and investor relations teams on external communications.
• Lead regulatory reporting efforts, including Form ADV and PF.
• Support corporate transactions, fund formation, and operational activities as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from a top accredited law school.
• Admitted and in good standing with a state bar.
• Minimum of three years’ relevant experience at a top law firm, in-house, or with a regulator, preferably at an AmLaw-ranked firm.
• Deep knowledge of investment management law, compliance, and SEC regulations.
• Experience managing compliance programs, including manuals, testing, and ethics codes.
• Familiarity with marketing rules, corporate transactions, fund formation, and investor relations is a plus.
• Strong judgment, interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Comfort working with cross-functional teams and attention to detail.

If interested and qualified, apply today.

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