Investment Funds, Registered Funds/BDC Associate

Job Overview:
A highly regarded law firm is seeking an associate attorney with 3 to 5 years of experience to join its Investment Funds Group, focusing on Registered Funds. This role involves advising clients on the formation, structuring, and regulatory aspects of a range of retail fund products, including both traditional and alternative vehicles. The ideal candidate will bring experience from a recognized investment funds practice and demonstrate a deep understanding of fund structures, securities regulations, and compliance matters across multiple fund types.

Location:

• New York, NY

Duties:

• Advise on the formation and structuring of registered investment funds

• Counsel clients on mutual funds, ETFs, closed-end funds, interval funds, tender offer funds, and BDCs

• Provide guidance on regulatory and compliance matters, including U.S. and global distribution

• Support clients with public company reporting obligations and related capital markets transactions

• Draft offering materials, board materials, and SEC filings for registered fund products

• Collaborate with cross-functional legal teams to advise on fund governance and operations

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of legal experience in investment funds, preferably in a top-tier funds practice

• Demonstrated experience advising on a variety of registered fund structures

• Knowledge of Investment Company Act, Advisers Act, and securities regulatory frameworks

• Familiarity with alternative registered products such as BDCs and REITs is a plus

• Public company reporting and capital markets experience is valued

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

• Strong academic credentials required

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (New York, California, D.C., or Massachusetts preferred)

• Candidates must be admitted or eligible to seek prompt admission in relevant jurisdiction

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong analytical and issue-spotting capabilities

• Proven ability to manage complex fund structuring and compliance matters

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong project management abilities

• Ability to work effectively both independently and within team settings

Benefits:

• Competitive salary structure based on experience, education, and role responsibilities

• Comprehensive benefits package offered to attorneys and legal staff

This New York law firm has practice areas that are grouped into six broad categories: bankruptcy, intellectual property, interdisciplinary, litigation, tax & planning and transactional. They have offices located throughout the world and pride themselves on their ability to obtain cost-effective results in complicated litigation, intellectual property and transactional matters. This firm has a stellar reputation as trial lawyers and has represented many major national and international clients. This firms strength and reputation is built upon their strong foundation of ingenuity and leadership. They offer market salaries and have a comfortable work atmosphere.