Private Funds Attorney

Overview

This role supports an in-house legal team within the financial services industry, focused on private funds legal matters. The position is remote and available as a part-time contract engagement (estimated 10–20 hours per week, with the ability to scale up).

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate fund-related agreements and investment-related documentation
• Provide legal support across the private fund lifecycle, including fund launches and dissolutions
• Conduct legal due diligence on new investments and underlying funds, including fund-of-funds structures
• Advise on both legal and business aspects of private fund operations
• Review and negotiate investment NDAs
• Review and support negotiations for fund service provider and administrator agreements
• Provide guidance on fund-related tax, audit, and compliance matters

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience practicing law, with significant experience advising on private funds and investment management matters
• Prior in-house legal experience supporting private funds or investment managers (required)
• Hands-on experience with the formation, launch, ongoing operations, and dissolution of private investment funds (required)
• Strong understanding of private funds tax matters, including fund structures and related tax considerations (highly preferred)
• Demonstrated experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating fund-related agreements, including:
  • administrator agreements
  • service provider agreements
  • investment NDAs
• Experience conducting legal due diligence on private fund investments, including fund-of-funds structures
• Prior law firm experience (preferred)
• Strong organizational skills, responsiveness, and the ability to manage assignments with varying turnaround times

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: Annualized pay ranges from $208,000 to $270,000 when calculated on a full-time basis. Contract engagement pay is based on multiple factors, including work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference.
• Professional liability insurance: Complimentary coverage provided for work or acts or omissions within the scope of an authorized engagement.
• Benefits eligibility (20+ hours/week): Group medical, dental, and vision insurance; complimentary group life, LTD, and AD&D insurance.
• 401k plan: A qualified 401k plan is available.
• Additional benefits for benefits-eligible attorneys: CLE and Professional Expense stipend.

Location

• Remote

Confidentiality

• No proposals to prospective clients will be made without prior consent.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Equal Opportunity Employer