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Location: Hackensack, NJ (multiple U.S. office locations available) | Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid | Compensation: $300,000–$520,000

Overview

A national law firm with a sophisticated Investment Management & Funds practice is seeking a seasoned Investment Funds Associate Attorney to join its team across multiple U.S. offices. This is an opportunity for a senior-level attorney to handle complex, high-value fund formation and structuring matters for a diverse client base that includes private equity sponsors, hedge fund managers, credit funds, and other alternative investment vehicles. The practice is known for its technical depth, collaborative culture, and market-leading work in the funds space.

What you'll do

• Advise fund sponsors and investment managers on the formation, structuring, and launch of investment funds across multiple asset classes
• Draft and negotiate fund documentation, including private placement memoranda, limited partnership agreements, operating agreements, and subscription materials
• Counsel clients on regulatory compliance matters under federal and state securities laws
• Provide ongoing advice regarding fund operations, governance, and investor relations
• Collaborate with colleagues across tax, regulatory, and transactional teams to deliver comprehensive legal solutions
• Stay current on regulatory developments impacting the investment management industry

Required qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing
• Significant experience in investment fund formation, structuring, and ongoing regulatory compliance
• Deep knowledge of private equity funds, hedge funds, credit funds, and other alternative investment vehicles
• Experience advising sponsors and managers on fund governance, disclosures, and regulatory matters
• Strong familiarity with U.S. investment management regulations, including the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and related SEC requirements
• Ability to manage complex matters independently and serve as a trusted advisor to sophisticated clients
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, sound judgment, and a client-focused approach

Preferred qualifications

• Large law firm experience strongly preferred

Compensation and benefits

• Compensation: $300,000–$520,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Eligibility for multiple bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan; profit sharing

Why this role

This role offers the opportunity to work within a premier Investment Funds practice handling sophisticated matters for leading asset managers and investment sponsors, within a collegial and intellectually rigorous environment that supports senior attorneys with the platform, resources, and autonomy needed to thrive.