Leading Private Investment Firm - Private Funds Counsel
A multi‑billion‑dollar, family‑backed investment firm with diversified holdings across real assets, private equity, and credit strategies is seeking a Private Funds Counsel to join its expanding legal team. The firm maintains a long‑standing multi‑industry investment footprint, consistent with its broad portfolio of middle‑market businesses and multi‑sector acquisitions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with senior legal leadership to manage ongoing fund operations, including governance processes, investor communications, and maintenance of existing private funds.
- Provide strategic legal and regulatory guidance to investment, finance, and operations teams across a wide range of fund and corporate matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs, service agreements, subscription materials, and side letters.
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on fund structures, operations, and compliance processes.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, third‑parties and outside counsel to ensure efficient and compliant fund administration.
Qualifications:
- J.D. with 5+ years of fund formation, private funds, or investment management experience at a top-tier law firm.
- Strong ability to communicate complex legal concepts to internal stakeholders across investment, operations, and finance teams.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail in managing documentation and compliance processes.
If you're ready to join a forward‑thinking investment organization with a long‑term, multi‑generational platform, apply now for immediate consideration.
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