SENIOR COUNSEL ATTORNEY - FUND SERVICES
Locations : Boston MA New York NY Washington D.C.
A leading AmLaw 50 global law firm is seeking a talented Senior Counsel Attorney to join its premier Fund Services Practice Group . This role offers a rare opportunity to lead engagements for top-tier venture capital and growth equity clients across the full fund life cycle. The ideal attorney brings deep fund formation experience sophisticated regulatory knowledge and a passion for advising both sponsors and institutional investors.
Candidate Profile
- JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
- Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction in good standing
- 8 years of substantive fund formation experience working with sponsors
- Strong background handling structuring formation and operation of investment funds
- Significant experience advising on the Securities Act Exchange Act Investment Company Act and Investment Advisers Act
- Substantial experience representing institutional investors in private investment funds
- Demonstrated ability to advise on legal regulatory and compliance considerations across complex fund activities
- Prior experience at a national or international law firm of comparable rank
- Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills
- Self-directed collaborative and committed to outstanding client service
Key Responsibilities
Lead fund formation matters for venture capital and growth equity sponsorsAdvise clients on fund structuring regulatory strategy operational matters and compliance frameworksRepresent institutional investors in private fund investments and ongoing program needsServe as a trusted counselor on sensitive governance regulatory and transactional issuesCollaborate closely with cross-office colleagues to support a globally-integrated fund services practiceMentor junior team members and help strengthen the groups knowledge base and best practicesWhy Join Us
Our client offers an unparalleled platform for senior attorneys seeking to shape a prominent fund services practice . You will engage with industry-leading investors handle cutting-edge matters at the forefront of the private funds ecosystem and join a supportive intellectually rigorous team known for excellence innovation and thoughtful career development. This is an opportunity to elevate your career within a practice recognized nationally and internationally for its depth sophistication and commitment to collaboration.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive Salary : Expected annual salary of $435000 as determined by experience and market factorsDiscretionary merit bonus eligibilityComprehensive Benefits Package : Medical dental vision life and disability insurance; paid parental leave; 401(k) plan; HSA with firm contribution; FSAs; back-up child care; and commuter benefitsAdditional Perks : Family-building benefits (IVF adoption surrogacy and egg freezing) wellness reimbursements behavioral health support and pet insurance among othersApplication Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter resume and law school transcript for consideration.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer .
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Required Experience :
Senior IC
Key Skills
Law,Legal Operations,Application Engineering,Arbitration Law,Branding
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 435000 - 500000