Junior Attorney

We are looking for a Junior Attorney with approximately 2 years of post-bar admission experience in financial services, with a focus on private funds, to join our Legal Team. This role will provide legal support across SCS’s private funds business including regulatory compliance, investment opportunities, operations, and transactional documentation. You will work closely with business partners (advisors, investments, operations, compliance, and risk) and outside and corporate counsel to help drive business initiatives, manage risk, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Focus provides team members the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule. Our hybrid model is defined as 3 days in office work required per week, while giving team members the option to work remotely 2 days per week, or as assigned by their team leader. Primary Responsibilities Serve as the lead legal representative in supporting SCS’ private funds business, which includes, but is not limited to, reviewing a variety of fund documents, non-disclosure agreements, and investment agreements relating to external investment managers. Participate in special projects, such as launching new private funds, secondary sale transactions, or other business initiatives. Coordinate and manage outside counsel on discrete matters or projects. Support the development and implementation of compliance programs and internal policies, working cross-functionally with Compliance, Risk, Investment and Operations teams. Assist in preparing marketing disclosures and regulatory filings, as needed. Work proactively to identify risks and propose solutions aligned with business goals. Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school and admitted to practice for approximately 2 years. Relevant experience in financial services, ideally within private funds practice, investment advisory, or asset management environments. Strong understanding of U.S. securities laws and regulatory frameworks (Investment Advisers Act, SEC, FINRA). Proven ability to review legal agreements and provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance. Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills with strong attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and operate in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to partner across legal, compliance, operations, and business teams. High integrity, sound judgment, and discretion when handling sensitive information. Strong working knowledge of alternative investment structures, fund documentation and fund formation. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $125,000-$150,000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Focus is a leading partnership of fiduciary wealth management and related financial services firms. Focus provides access to best practices, greater resources, and continuity planning for its affiliated advisory firms, which serve individuals, families, employers, and institutions with comprehensive financial services. Focus firms and their clients benefit from the solutions, synergies, scale, economics, and best practices offered by Focus to achieve their business objectives. 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