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Partner / Of Counsel (Funds)

$250k - $400k

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Job Description

Job Description

Salary range: $250K - $400K

Location: Grand Central, New York, NY

About this role

We are looking for a Senior Funds Attorney (Partner / Of Counsel level) with 10-15+ years of experience in private fund formation to join a collaborative, boutique firm and help scale a growing funds practice. This is an opportunity to shape your own practice at a firm recognized by Chambers and Partners for impact investing, with a 1,400 billable hour target and true work-life balance.

What will you be doing?

  • Independently leading and executing private fund formations from inception through closing
  • Supporting and expanding capacity for an existing client base that is at capacity
  • Advising fund sponsors, emerging managers, and institutional investors on fund structuring, governance, and regulatory matters
  • Collaborating closely with the firm's corporate, debt, and international teams on cross-practice matters
  • Helping shape the long-term strategy and growth of the funds practice

Key Requirements

  • 10-15+ years of investment funds experience at a large or mid-sized law firm (big law background required)
  • Ability to run fund formations independently with limited supervision — must be technically excellent and execution-ready
  • J.D. and admission to at least one U.S. state bar (NY preferred)
  • No more than ~1 year of in-house experience (longer in-house stints are disqualifying)
  • Ideally brings 1-2 client relationships (not required if exceptionally strong technically)
Vacancy posted 8 days ago
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