Senior Investments Counsel - Established Investment Manager
Senior Investments Counsel - Established Investment Manager
Austin, Texas
About the Company
Our client is an established investment management firm serving a sophisticated base of institutional and high-net-worth investors. The firm offers a diverse range of investment solutions and is experiencing continued growth across its investment platform. The organization prides itself on delivering innovative investment structures, strong operational excellence, and a collaborative culture that empowers legal professionals to serve as strategic business partners.
Position Overview
Our client is seeking a Senior Investments Counsel to join its expanding legal team. This individual will play a critical role supporting the formation, governance, and ongoing management of private investment vehicles, while providing legal guidance on a range of investment management, regulatory, and securities law matters.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in private funds, investment management, or asset management and enjoy partnering closely with business, compliance, operations, and executive leadership teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate private fund offering and governing documents, including private placement memoranda, partnership agreements, subscription agreements, and side letters.
- Support the launch, structuring, and ongoing management of private investment vehicles.
- Advise on fundraising activities, investor communications, investment transactions, and fund governance matters.
- Provide counsel regarding the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and related regulatory frameworks.
- Assist with regulatory filings, compliance initiatives, and evolving legal requirements impacting investment managers and private funds.
- Review and negotiate commercial agreements, service provider contracts, and other strategic business arrangements.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the investment management industry and provide practical guidance to business leaders.
- Manage relationships with external counsel on specialized matters and strategic projects.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 4-10 years of legal experience gained in private practice and/or an in-house legal department.
- Significant experience advising private funds, investment managers, or other asset management businesses.
- Strong understanding of the Investment Advisers Act and other U.S. securities laws governing investment products and advisers.
- Experience drafting and negotiating fund formation and investor-facing documentation.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced and collaborative environment while managing multiple priorities.
Preferred Experience
- Private equity, hedge fund, private credit, or alternative investment fund experience.
- Advisers Act, Investment Company Act, or Commodity Exchange Act exposure.
- Experience supporting institutional investment products and complex investment structures.
- In-house asset management or private funds experience.
- Fund formation, fundraising, and ongoing fund operations support.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Opportunity to join a growing and highly respected investment platform.
- Broad exposure to private funds, investment management, and complex financial products.
- Highly visible role with direct interaction with senior leadership and business stakeholders.
- Collaborative environment offering long-term growth and advancement opportunities.
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