Investment Funds, Registered Funds/BDC Associate

Job Overview:
A leading law firm is seeking an experienced associate attorney to join its Investment Funds Group, focusing on Registered Funds and Business Development Companies (BDCs). The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience advising on a variety of retail fund structures, including traditional and alternative registered funds. This role offers exposure to high-profile fund formations, regulatory guidance, and public company reporting matters, with a strong emphasis on cross-border compliance and market-facing documentation.

Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties:

• Advise clients on the formation and structuring of registered investment funds

• Work on mutual funds, ETFs, closed-end funds, interval funds, tender offer funds, BDCs, REITs, and other retail fund products

• Provide legal counsel on U.S. and global regulatory, compliance, and distribution matters

• Draft and review offering documents, SEC filings, board materials, and shareholder communications

• Advise on public company reporting obligations, including Form N-CSR, N-PORT, and other disclosure filings

• Collaborate with fund sponsors, compliance teams, and investment advisers on fund governance and operational issues

Requirements:

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

• Demonstrated experience advising on registered fund formation and structuring

• Knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940, Advisers Act, and related securities laws

• Familiarity with BDCs, REITs, and other hybrid fund structures is strongly preferred

• Exposure to capital markets transactions and public company disclosure requirements is a plus

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school

• Strong academic performance required

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (NY, CA, D.C., or MA preferred)

• Eligibility to obtain admission promptly in applicable jurisdiction, if not already admitted

Skills:

• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills

• Strong understanding of registered fund regulatory frameworks

• Ability to manage complex fund matters and regulatory compliance workflows

• Effective collaborator across legal, compliance, and business functions

• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing multiple priorities

Benefits:

• Competitive salary structure commensurate with experience and firm policy

• Comprehensive benefits package available to attorneys and staff, including health, retirement, and professional development resources

Be a part of a highly successful, full-service law firm that counts among its esteemed clients many Fortune 250 firms. This firm has a reputation for treating associates exceedingly well. The branch office of a large international law firm, this firm's practice has consistently been strong in the litigation, corporate and tax fields; however, the firm also has made a definite commitment to intellectual property related work in the Los Angeles legal market. The Los Angeles branch has a full book of business involving some of the biggest movers and shakers on the national and international scene. An aggressive development track has associates achieving partner status in a very limited amount of time compared to other national firms of its stature. This firms is generally seeking the best and the brightest--meaning it is most willing to consider associates from top schools and firms.