Attorney

Job Description

Title: Investment Funds Attorney

Salary: $200,000 – $250,000 + Origination Bonus

Location: Remote (NYC Metro Area)

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About Bowery Legal

We combine BigLaw corporate, transactional, and investment funds experience with the focus and flexibility of a boutique practice. Our attorneys have trained at some of the most respected firms in the US, and we’ve built a platform designed for top-tier attorneys who want to do exceptional work without sacrificing autonomy or quality of life. We pride ourselves on delivering top tier, premium work to our clients while creating a more humane, flexible, and collaborative environment for our attorneys. As a Chambers & Partners ranked firm, we pride ourselves on delivering top-tier, premium work to our clients while creating a more humane, flexible, and collaborative environment for our attorneys.

This role involves advising sponsors, fund managers, and investment platforms on the formation, structuring, and ongoing operation of private and public investment funds across a range of asset classes. The ideal candidate will work closely with partners and clients on fund formation matters, regulatory compliance, and investor-facing documentation, while developing a deep understanding of client objectives and market dynamics. This role is for a mid to senior-level Associate excited to lead their own department with a clear path to Partner. To learn more, visit our site:

Benefits:

• A remote work environment in the NYC metropolitan area
• Unlimited PTO (subject to approval)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and their family
• A 401(k)
• 30–40% origination bonus awarded on new investment funds business
• An annual firm retreat
• A professional development budget for conferences, CLEs, and bar membership(s)

Responsibilities:

• Lead and build out the firm’s Investment Funds practice, including strategy, structure, and growth
• Advise clients on fund formation, structuring, and ongoing operations across various fund types
• Draft, review, and negotiate fund formation and investor documents
• Develop and execute business development and marketing strategies for the practice
• Represent the firm through content creation, thought leadership, and industry events
• Collaborate with firm leadership to scale the practice and mentor junior attorneys

Requirements:

• A J.D. from an accredited law school + a NY bar license
• 4+ years of experience in investment funds or a related practice area
• A strong background in fund formation and investment management work
• Experience at a top-tier BigLaw firm or similar high-level environment
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client management skills

Bonus Experience:

• An existing book of business
• Experience with a variety of fund types (VC, PE, hedge, real estate, etc.)
• Have attended a Top 20 law school and/or experience at a Top 40 law firm

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not representative of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Bowery Legal is an equal opportunity employer. The position is located remotely in the New York Metropolitan area. Relocation Assistance is not offered for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.