Senior Legal Counsel

Cardea Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

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Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading asset manager is seeking an Investment Counsel with expertise in private fund formation to join its growing in-house legal team. This role offers the opportunity to lead the oversight and launch of various fund types, while providing mentorship to a paralegal team. The successful candidate will be pivotal in navigating complex regulatory matters and collaborating with senior stakeholders within the firm.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of legal experience in relevant fields.
• Strong preference for candidates with experience in top-tier law firms.
• In-house experience at a registered investment adviser preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee formation and maintenance of private funds.
• Draft and negotiate offering documents and service agreements.
• Coordinate with internal teams and outside counsel.

Skills

Private fund formation

Legal oversight

Negotiation

Detail-oriented

Education

JD required

Job description

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Investment Counsel – Private Funds (New York, NY): Our client, a global alternative asset manager with over $30B in assets, is seeking an experienced attorney to join its in-house legal team. This is a high-impact opportunity for a fund formation attorney to work closely with the General Counsel on legal matters tied to private fund structuring and product development. The hire will serve as the point person for managing outside counsel and coordinating across internal teams, with the chance to shape and oversee fund launches across a broad set of vehicles, including private funds, CLOs/CDOs, and registered products.

Key Points:

• Newly approved hire due to ongoing firm growth and complexity of product suite – slated for a Fall 2025 hire
• Opportunity to lead legal oversight of fund launches while mentoring paralegal team
• Highly cross-functional role with visibility across departments and collaboration with senior stakeholders
• Emphasis on private fund formation with exposure to structured credit and 1940 Act products (interval funds/BDCs)
• Strong bonus structure; firm has historically paid meaningful bonuses aligned with performance

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the formation, launch, and maintenance of onshore and offshore private funds, including private equity-style vehicles, credit funds, CLOs/CDOs, co-investment funds, and continuation funds
• Draft and negotiate offering documents, constituent documents, side letters, term sheets, and service agreements
• Coordinate closely with outside counsel and internal teams across investor relations, operations, tax, and finance
• Review marketing materials, investor communications, DDQs, and RFPs
• Provide legal input on credit facilities and related documentation for fund vehicles
• Assist with regulatory and compliance matters including interpretation of the Advisers Act and, where relevant, the Investment Company Act
• Participate in firmwide legal projects and governance initiatives as needed

Qualifications:

• 5–10 years of legal experience, ideally with 5–7 years as the sweet spot
• JD required; admission to practice in good standing
• Strong preference for candidates with early-career experience in a top-tier law firm
• In-house experience at a registered investment adviser strongly preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in private fund formation is essential; familiarity with CLOs/CDOs and registered fund products (interval funds, BDCs) a plus
• Capable of leading external counsel and collaborating across internal functions
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities independently
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and engaging with senior leadership

Compensation: $200-250k base salary; $500-750K all-in cash compensation dependent on experience

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Investment Management and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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