Senior Paralegal – Private Funds & Compliance

Goodwin; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement & Savings Plan

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Professional development and careerAdv

Job summary

Goodwin is seeking a Senior Paralegal for its Private Investment Fund practice. The role supports fund formation, investor onboarding, regulatory compliance, and fund operations for a variety of private investment vehicles.

You will collaborate with attorneys to deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective legal services across complex fund matters, while maintaining meticulous records and governance documents.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree is required.
• Paralegal Certification is required in California; ABA certification preferred elsewhere.
• 5+ years of experience in private investment funds or related legal practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews fund formation documents (LPAs, operating agreements, subscription documents, side letters).
• Manages investor onboarding, including KYC/AML compliance and subscription tracking.
• Assists with regulatory filings (Form D, Form ADV, SEC/state filings).
• Maintains fund and entity records (org charts, minute books).
• Coordinates closings and capital calls; prepares closing binders and investor communications.
• Researches securities laws, investment adviser regulations, and fund-related compliance matters.
• Interfaces with clients, fund administrators, and service providers to execute fund transactions.
• Develops and implements best practices for fund documentation and investor communications.

Skills

Industry knowledge

Fund administration

Word/Excel

Document automation tools

Organization & communication

Education

BA/BS degree

Paralegal Certification (CA)

ABA certification (elsewhere)

Tools

Fund administration platforms

Document automation tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Goodwin is seeking a Senior Paralegal for its Private Investment Fund practice. The role supports fund formation, investor onboarding, regulatory compliance, and fund operations for a variety of private investment vehicles.

You will collaborate with attorneys to deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective legal services across complex fund matters, while maintaining meticulous records and governance documents.