General Counsel

Position Summary

Carlyle's Global Funds Legal team provides well-reasoned, concise advice on current, proposed or anticipated business activities of Carlyle and our funds, balancing business-oriented goals with legal and reputational risk. The attorney would be a part of the Legal team, providing legal support for the firm's wealth-focused investment products across all investment strategies. This role will advise on and support the launch and structuring of Carlyle's wealth-focused funds, with a focus on new product development, fund formation, fund structuring, fund governance and operational matters across Carlyle's wealth platform. The attorney will advise on both private funds and registered investment products offered through the wealth channel and will work closely with business, product development, investor relations, finance, compliance and operations teams across the firm. The role will involve significant interaction with third-party service providers and distribution partners, including transfer agents, distributors, placement agents, selected dealers, administrators and other intermediaries supporting Carlyle's wealth business. This position can be in Washington, DC or New York, NY.

In-Office Requirements

4 days per week in-office

Primary Responsibilities

• Support legal coverage of Carlyle's wealth platform, including private and '40 Act retail funds
• Serve as the primary legal counsel for the offering of Carlyle's funds to retail and wealth channels through distributors and placement agents
• Support new product initiatives, including working with the product development team to launch wealth-focused fund vehicles
• Lead the drafting, negotiation and ongoing maintenance of distribution agreements, transfer agency agreements, selected dealer agreements, placement agent agreements and related documents across private funds and '40 Act funds
• Interpret limited partnership agreements and other documentation relating to Carlyle's wealth-focused funds
• Advise on Investment Company Act matters relevant to private funds, including 3(c)(1) and 3(c)(7) exemptions
• Partner with product, investor relations, finance, compliance and operations teams to address day-to-day legal and regulatory issues affecting the firm's wealth products, including investor onboarding, transfer processes, redemption requests and liquidity management
• Advise on SEC Marketing Rule compliance in connection with offering private funds
• Assist with preparation and review of regulatory filings and offering documents
• Draft and maintain appropriate policies and procedures for wealth-focused funds
• Draft and review non-disclosure agreements, letter agreements, structure charts, resolutions and other documents

Requirements Education & Certificates

• JD from a top-tier law school with strong academic performance, required
• Active member of the bar of at least one state or the District of Columbia

Professional Experience

• At least 5 years of professional working experience at a reputable law firm with a focus on fund formation
• Experience working with transfer agents, distributors, placement agents and other wealth-channel intermediaries
• Attention to detail, strong time management, organizational skills and logical/analytical approach to work are essential
• Ability to think critically, spot issues and exercise good judgement, balancing business-oriented goals with legal and reputational risk
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Benefits/Compensation

• The compensation range for this role is specific to Washington, DC and New York, NY and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to the skill sets required/preferred; prior experience and training; licenses and/or certifications.
• The anticipated base salary range for this role is $200,00 to $250,000.
• In addition to the base salary, the hired professional will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package spanning retirement benefits, health insurance, life insurance and disability, paid time off, paid holidays, family planning benefits and various wellness programs.
• Additionally, the hired professional may also be eligible to participate in an annual discretionary incentive program, the award of which will be dependent on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
• Due to the high volume of candidates, please be advised that only candidates selected to interview will be contacted by Carlyle.

About Us

The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $475 billion of assets under management, across 678 investment vehicles as of March 31, 2026. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,500 professionals operating in 28 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Carlyle's purpose is to connect people, ideas, and capital to fuel growth for companies and performance for investors, which range from public and private pension funds to wealthy individuals and families to sovereign wealth funds, unions and corporations. Carlyle invests across three segments - Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Carlyle AlpInvest - and has deep expertise across industries, markets, and geographies.

At Carlyle, we believe that a wide spectrum of experiences and viewpoints drives performance and success. Our CEO, Harvey Schwartz, has stated that, "To build better businesses and create value for all of our stakeholders, we are focused on assembling leadership teams with the strongest insights from a range of perspectives." Reflecting this view, emphasis is placed on development, retention and inclusion through our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). We cultivate a culture where ideas are openly shared and challenged, connecting diverse expertise and perspectives to drive enduring value.

Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team!