Investment Funds, Registered Funds/BDC Associate Job in Los Angeles, CA Near Me - 374008 | BCGSearch.com

Investment Funds, Registered Funds/BDC Associate

Type Full-Time

Location California - Los Angeles

Job ID MBU8374008

Experience Level Midlevel Associate

Job Experience Min. 3 - Max. 5 Years

Ranking 4 : Medium to Large Business $$$$

Estimated Salary Highest Salary Band in the Market

Practice Areas Corporate - Asset / Investment ManagementCorporate - Securities and Capital MarketsCorporate - GeneralFinance - General

2025-05-09 00:18:02

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.

Your information will not be forwarded to any employers at this time. A recruiter will contact you with more information once our internal review of your resume is completed.

Similar Jobs Near Me

View All Listings

Real Estate Finance Associate

 California - Los Angeles

Job Overview: A prominent national law firm is seeking a Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney with 2 to 5 years of experience to join its Finance Department. This opportunity is ideal for candidates who are seeking exposure to sophisticated real estate financing transactions involving debt, equity, and capital stacks. The practice is highly regar....

View Job Post

Corporate Associate Attorney

 California - Los Angeles

A law firm in Los Angeles is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney with 3-4 years of experience in corporate law. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of federal securities laws, rules, and regulations, and a broad range of experience with corporate transactions, including private offerings of equity securities, mergers and acquisit....

View Job Post

Mid-Senior level Finance Associate

 California - Los Angeles

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a mid-senior level Finance Associate with experience in sponsor or lender-side finance. The ideal candidate will have experience representing lenders (such as investment and commercial banks, business development companies, or other debt financing providers) and/or borrowers (including private equity sponsors) in....

View Job Post