Counsel Pensions, Benefits & Investments

Job Overview:
A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to join its Pensions, Benefits & Investments practice group. This position is suited for a highly skilled attorney with at least 8 years of experience advising on private fund investments and/or public market transactions. Candidates should have worked across various asset classes on either the investor or manager side. This is a non-partner track position that offers the opportunity to handle high-impact, complex legal matters across the firm's client base.

Location:

• Irvine, CA

Duties:

• Advise institutional clients on private fund investments, including legal structuring and compliance

• Draft, review, and negotiate fund documents, side letters, and investment management agreements

• Represent clients in public market transactions and related regulatory matters

• Provide counsel on fiduciary responsibilities and governance structures

• Manage multiple high-level projects and maintain ownership over complex transactional matters

• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to deliver comprehensive legal solutions

Requirements:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in private funds, pensions, benefits, or investment law

• Experience with multiple asset classes and fund types on the investor or manager side

• Proven ability to independently manage complex legal projects and client relationships

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize competing demands

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

• Strong academic credentials preferred

Certifications:

• Must be admitted to the bar in the state where the attorney will be located

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of fund structures, capital commitments, and fiduciary frameworks

• Advanced drafting and negotiation skills in the context of investment documentation

• Strong analytical, research, and communication abilities

• Capable of operating in a collaborative, cross-office team environment

• Business-oriented mindset with client-focused problem-solving skills

Benefits:

• Non-partner track role offering consistent exposure to sophisticated transactional work

• Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace practices

• Fair Chance hiring policy for qualified applicants with conviction records

• Confidential and secure work environment supporting high-level legal practice

The mid-sized Orange County office of this full-service firm is very well-known for its appellate work. Insiders claim the firm actively encourages its attorneys to maintain a life outside of the office and the minimum billable requirement is only 1,900 hours/year.