Senior Private Funds Counsel - Investment Management Firm

Posted 4 days ago

larson maddoxNew York (NY)

Lawyers Portfolio Management and Investment Advice

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About the role

Our client, a well-regarded investment management firm that is expanding its private markets platform and looking to add a senior attorney to support both fund formation and investment activity. This is a highly visible role that sits at the intersection of legal, investments, and business leadership. The individual will play a key role in helping structure private investment vehicles, execute transactions, and provide day-to-day legal guidance to investment professionals.

Job Responsibilities: Supporting the formation and launch of private funds, co-investment vehicles, and SPVs. Drafting and negotiating fund documentation, investor agreements, side letters, and related commercial contracts. Advising on private investments across a variety of asset classes and helping drive transactions through diligence, negotiation, and closing. Working closely with investment, tax, compliance, and finance teams on complex investment matters. Helping build and scale legal infrastructure around a growing private markets business. Providing practical, business-oriented advice directly to senior stakeholders and investment professionals.

Qualifications: 5+ years of legal experience gained at a leading law firm, asset manager, private credit platform, private equity firm, or investment adviser. Experience with private fund formation, including sponsor-side work. Exposure to private investments, co-investments, secondaries, joint ventures, or other strategic transactions. Familiarity with the Investment Advisers Act and broader asset management regulatory considerations. Commercial mindset with the ability to operate independently and wear multiple hats.

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