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Location: Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Boston, MA; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; or Washington, DC | Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid | Compensation: $260,000+, commensurate with experience and class year

Overview

A global law firm with a nationally recognized Financial Services & Investment Management practice is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its growing team. This is an opportunity to work within a sophisticated asset management and financial regulatory practice, advising clients ranging from emerging managers and boutique firms to some of the world's largest financial institutions, on cutting-edge regulatory, compliance, and enforcement matters across the global asset management landscape.

What you'll do

• Advise asset managers, investment advisers, broker-dealers, and investment funds on a wide range of federal securities and financial services regulatory matters
• Counsel clients on fund formation, registration, compliance, and ongoing regulatory obligations
• Assist clients with regulatory examinations, investigations, and enforcement matters
• Provide guidance on broker-dealer and commodities regulation, as well as emerging issues involving blockchain and digital assets
• Work closely with clients on cross-border regulatory issues impacting global asset management operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver strategic, business-oriented legal solutions

Required qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in relevant jurisdiction, in good standing
• 3-7 years of substantive experience in financial services, investment management or securities law
• Strong working knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and/or the Investment Advisers Act of 1940
• Experience advising asset managers, investment funds, and financial services firms on regulatory and compliance matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical abilities, and exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript for consideration

Preferred qualifications

• Exposure to exchange-traded funds (ETFs), interval funds, business development companies (BDCs), or global asset management regulation is a plus
• Exposure to broker-dealer, commodities, and/or digital asset matters preferred
• Large law firm, in-house, or regulatory agency experience strongly preferred

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary: $260,000+, commensurate with experience and class year
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
• Extensive emotional health resource programs and social connectedness programs
• 401(k) and retirement plans
• Generous PTO and parental leave
• Family concierge and commuter benefits
• Relocation allowance
• Professional development resources and additional firm-sponsored programs

Why this role

This is an opportunity to join one of the most established and forward-thinking financial services practices in the industry, offering sophisticated, high-impact work, strong mentorship, and a collaborative environment that supports professional growth and long-term career advancement.