Associate General Counsel, Private Funds
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced and strategic General Counsel â Private Funds to lead legal oversight for our private investment platforms, including real estate and other alternative investment strategies. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and investment teams, providing practical, business-oriented legal guidance across fund formation, fundraising, investments, operations, and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate brings deep experience supporting private funds and real estate or other real asset investments, strong judgment, and the ability to partner effectively with stakeholders across the organization.
Requirements
- JD from an accredited law school required.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in a big law or in-house experience within an investment management or financial services organization.
- Strong knowledge of private fund structures, securities laws, and investment-related transactions.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience supporting real assets, private equity, credit, or infrastructure investment strategies.
- Familiarity with complex, multi-entity or multi-strategy investment platforms.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee legal aspects of private fund formation, including limited partnerships, joint ventures, co-investments, and separate accounts.
- Support funds investing across real estate and other alternative asset classes.
- Advise on fund governance, offering materials, side letters, and investor negotiations.
- Partner with external counsel to manage documentation efficiently and cost-effectively.
- Support fundraising initiatives by advising on legal, regulatory, and disclosure considerations.
- Review and negotiate investor-related agreements and side letters.
- Provide guidance on ongoing investor communications and compliance obligations.
- Advise investment teams on legal aspects of real estate and alternative investment transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, restructurings, and joint ventures.
- Identify and manage legal risks associated with investment strategies and structures.
- Coordinate with internal teams and outside counsel on transaction execution.
- Provide legal guidance on applicable securities laws, investment adviser regulations, and other regulatory frameworks.
- Partner with compliance and risk teams to support regulatory filings, examinations, and internal controls.
- Monitor evolving regulatory requirements impacting private funds and alternative investments.
- Serve as a key legal advisor to senior management and business leaders.
- Collaborate closely with finance, tax, compliance, asset management, and operations teams.
- Contribute to the development of scalable legal processes and best practices.
- Mentor and support junior legal team members, as applicable.
Benefits
- A variety of Medical, dental, and vision benefit plans
- Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
- Company paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) savings plan, with company match
- Comprehensive paid time off, including: vacation days, 10 designated holidays, sick time, and bereavement leave
- Up to 16 hours of volunteer time off
- Up to 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Ongoing professional development programs
- Wellness program, including monthly and quarterly prizes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
