Senior Legal Counsel

Empire Search Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Search Partners is seeking an experienced senior fund attorney in New York or Silicon Valley. This role will support private investment fund formation and oversee legal matters across the fund lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in private funds, including time at a top-tier law firm. Strong commercial judgment and the ability to distill complex information are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in private funds.
• Experience at a top-tier law firm.
• Ability to manage legal matters across the fund lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of private investment fund formation.
• Work with deal teams, investor relations, and compliance.
• Manage ongoing operations and legal matters.

Skills

Private equity fund formation

Strong commercial judgment

Ability to distill complexity plainly

Fast-paced, deal-driven environment

Job description

Employer: Global private equity and technology investment firm

Location: New York, NY or Silicon Valley, CA

Experience Required: 10+ years of experience in private funds, including significant experience at a top-tier law firm

Our client, a global technology investment firm, is seeking an experienced senior fund attorney to support all aspects of private investment fund formation, structuring, and ongoing operations. This role will work closely with deal teams, investor relations, finance, compliance, and external counsel to manage legal matters across the fund lifecycle.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in private equity fund formation, strong commercial judgment, the ability to distill complexity very plainly, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment.

Interested attorneys with matching backgrounds are encouraged to apply and learn more details about this opportunity!

About Empire Search Partners

With over 25 years of relationship building in the major U.S. legal markets, Empire Search Partners has developed the preeminent network of top-tier attorneys and legal employers. This network enables Empire Search to combine the market’s leading law firm and in-house legal recruiting practices under one roof. Empire Search is the choice legal recruiting firm for attorneys looking for the most comprehensive career guidance and for employers in search of accomplished legal talent.

Empire Search Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual application based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable laws. Empire Search Partners celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees and for the clients we serve.