Senior Counsel - Registered Funds

New York, New York Permanent $225,000 - $250,000 per year View Job Description
As a VP, Registered Funds Counsel in New York or Greenwich, you will provide legal counsel on registered funds, including ETFs and mutual funds.
  • Leading alternative asset manager.
  • Opportunity to join best in class legal team.

About Our Client

Leading alternative asset manager.

Job Description

A leading alternative investment platform is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Registered Funds Legal team. This individual will play a key role in the structuring, launch, distribution, and ongoing management of a broad range of registered investment products, working closely with investment, product, compliance, finance, and legal stakeholders.

The position offers exposure to innovative investment structures across alternative asset classes and the opportunity to advise on complex regulatory, governance, and product-development initiatives. The successful candidate will bring deep experience within the registered funds space and a practical, business-oriented approach to legal and regulatory matters.

  • Advise on the development, launch, distribution, and maintenance of registered investment products, including interval funds, tender offer funds, ETFs, collective investment trusts (CITs), unit investment trusts (UITs), and separately managed accounts (SMAs).
  • Partner with product, finance, compliance, and business teams to support new product initiatives and strategic growth efforts.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of fund-related agreements, including advisory, distribution, servicing, trading, placement, and vendor contracts.
  • Prepare and review offering and disclosure documents, including prospectuses, private placement materials, and other fund formation documentation.
  • Counsel stakeholders on matters arising under the Investment Company Act of 1940, Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and related regulatory frameworks.
  • Support legal and compliance reviews of marketing, distribution, and regulatory materials submitted to or governed by the SEC, FINRA, CFTC, and other applicable regulators.
  • Advise on corporate governance matters involving registered investment vehicles and related boards or governing bodies.
  • Coordinate with external counsel on regulatory, transactional, corporate, and investment management matters.
  • Provide guidance on ERISA-related issues and other regulatory considerations impacting investment products.
  • Conduct legal research and analysis on emerging product, regulatory, and industry developments.
  • Collaborate with legal and compliance colleagues on a broad range of business, regulatory, and strategic initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

  • J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
  • Approximately 6+ years of legal experience focused on registered funds, investment management, or asset management.
  • Strong working knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940, Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and registration frameworks such as Forms N-1A and N-2.
  • Experience supporting the formation, launch, and ongoing administration of interval funds, tender offer funds, ETFs, UITs, CITs, or comparable registered investment products.
  • Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating fund documentation and commercial agreements related to investment products.
  • Ability to manage multiple product launches and regulatory initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong judgment, attention to detail, and project management capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both legal and business stakeholders.
  • Prior experience at a law firm, asset manager, wealth management platform, or financial institution is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Commodity Exchange Act regulations, NFA rules, or alternative investment products is a plus.

What’s on Offer

  • NYC or Greenwich 4 days in office
  • Competitive base salary
  • Cash bonus
  • Equity
  • Great benefits
Contact
Jennifer Pettigrew
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7141799

Job summary

Function
Legal
Subsector
Legal Subsector
Industry
Financial Services
Location
New York
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jennifer Pettigrew
Job reference
JN-112026-7141799

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