Senior Investment Funds Attorney – Formation & Compliance

Aspire Talent Solutions; Hackensack (NJ); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Our client, a national AmLaw 200 firm, seeks a seasoned Investment Funds Attorney to join its Investment Management & Funds practice across multiple U.S. offices.

This HYBRID role focuses on fund formation, structuring, and regulatory matters for private equity sponsors, hedge funds, and other investment vehicles. Candidates should have 10+ years of experience, a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, and an active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of significant experience in investment fund formation, structuring, and ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Deep knowledge of private equity funds, hedge funds, credit funds, and other alternative investment vehicles.
• Experience advising sponsors and managers on fund governance, disclosures, and regulatory matters.
• Strong familiarity with U.S. investment management regulations, including the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and related SEC requirements.
• Ability to manage complex matters independently and serve as a trusted advisor to sophisticated clients.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, sound judgment, and a client-focused approach.
• Large law firm experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise fund sponsors and investment managers on the formation, structuring, and launch of investment funds across multiple asset classes.
• Draft and negotiate fund documentation, including private placement memoranda, limited partnership agreements, operating agreements, and subscription materials.
• Counsel clients on regulatory compliance matters under federal and state securities laws.
• Provide ongoing advice regarding fund operations, governance, and investor relations.
• Collaborate with colleagues across tax, regulatory, and transactional teams to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.
• Stay current on regulatory developments impacting the investment management industry.

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Our client, a national AmLaw 200 firm, seeks a seasoned Investment Funds Attorney to join its Investment Management & Funds practice across multiple U.S. offices.

This HYBRID role focuses on fund formation, structuring, and regulatory matters for private equity sponsors, hedge funds, and other investment vehicles. Candidates should have 10+ years of experience, a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, and an active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.