Senior Investment Funds Attorney – Formations & Compliance

Vogrinc Search Group; Hackensack (NJ); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health

401(k) with profit sharing

HSA and FSA

Generous time off

Job summary

Vogrinc Search Group is assisting a national AmLaw 200 firm in seeking a seasoned Investment Funds Attorney to join its Investment Management & Funds practice across multiple U.S. offices.

The role focuses on fund formation, structuring, and regulatory matters for private equity sponsors, hedge funds, credit funds and other investment vehicles. The position is hybrid, offering high-level client work, collaboration across tax, regulatory and transactional teams, and the opportunity to advise

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 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.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Client advisory

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Active Bar Admission

Job description

Vogrinc Search Group is assisting a national AmLaw 200 firm in seeking a seasoned Investment Funds Attorney to join its Investment Management & Funds practice across multiple U.S. offices.

The role focuses on fund formation, structuring, and regulatory matters for private equity sponsors, hedge funds, credit funds and other investment vehicles. The position is hybrid, offering high-level client work, collaboration across tax, regulatory and transactional teams, and the opportunity to advise