Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Investment Funds, Registered Funds / BDC Associate Attorney (35 Years)

$260k - $365k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is partnering with an AmLaw 10 law firm to identify a talented Investment Funds, Registered Funds / BDC Associate (3–5 years of experience) to join its Investment Funds Group . This opportunity is available in New York, Boston, Washington, DC, or Los Angeles .

This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated registered fund and BDC matters , advising leading asset managers and financial institutions on the formation, structuring, and operation of a wide range of retail investment products.

Key Responsibilities
  • Advise clients on the formation, structuring, and ongoing operation of registered investment funds and Business Development Companies (BDCs)

  • Work with a variety of retail fund products , including:

    • Mutual funds

    • Exchange-traded funds (ETFs)

    • Listed closed-end funds

    • Interval and tender offer funds

    • Business development companies (BDCs)

    • Real estate investment trusts (REITs)

    • Other alternative and hybrid investment structures

  • Assist with regulatory, compliance, and distribution matters in both U.S. and global markets

  • Support public company reporting obligations and capital markets-related matters

  • Collaborate with clients and colleagues on complex fund structures and regulatory issues

Qualifications
  • 3–5 years of experience in an investment funds or asset management practice

  • Significant experience with registered funds and/or BDC formation and structuring

  • Experience advising on retail investment products

  • Familiarity with regulatory, compliance, and distribution matters is a plus

  • Public company reporting or capital markets experience is valued

  • Outstanding analytical, writing, and communication skills

  • Strong academic credentials

  • J.D. required and admission to the relevant state or DC bar (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly)

Why This Opportunity
  • Join a top-tier AmLaw 10 investment funds practice

  • Work with leading asset managers and financial institutions

  • Gain exposure to complex registered fund and BDC structures

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

  • Strong opportunities for mentorship, advancement, and long-term career development

Compensation

The anticipated salary range is $260,000 – $365,000 , depending on experience, qualifications, and internal compensation structures. The firm also offers a robust benefits package for attorneys and employees.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply through directcounsel.net with your resume and law transcripts.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Investment Funds, Registered Funds / BDC Associate Attorney (35 Years) in Washington DC vacancy
  • $310k - $390k

     ...Job Description Job Description Investment Management Associate Attorney Locations: Chicago, Illinois,...  ...to work on sophisticated registered fund and business development company matters...  ...Qualifications Approximately 3–5 years of investment management experience... 
    Suggested

    Direct Counsel

    Washington DC
    19 days ago
  • Asset Management & Investment Funds Associate Attorney (Mid-Senior Level) Location: Boston, New York, or Washington...  ...a range of fund types, including registered funds and private investment...  ...matters What They’re Looking For 4-7 years of experience in asset management, investment... 
    Suggested
    Work at office

    The People Of: Professional Services

    Washington DC
    19 hours ago
  • Job Overview A law firm seeks an Investment Funds Attorney for its Washington, D.C. office. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in...  ...team members on complex legal matters. Requirements 10+ years of relevant experience. Applicable bar admission required.... 
    Suggested
    Work at office

    BCG Attorney Search

    Washington DC
    19 hours ago
  • $310k - $420k

     ...Job Description Job Description Private Funds Associate Attorney – New York, New York; Chicago, Illinois; or...  ...opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 4–7 years of experience advising private equity sponsors, investment managers, and institutional investors on... 
    Suggested
    Work at office

    Direct Counsel

    Washington DC
    4 days ago
  •  ...services is seeking a highly qualified associate to join their Financial Services...  ...ideal candidate must have 3-6 years of experience working with registered investment companies. Knowledge of the...  ...Experience with exchange-traded funds, variable insurance products, business... 
    Suggested

    5 Legal

    Washington DC
    1 day ago
  • A global law firm is seeking a mid to senior-level Asset Management & Investment Funds Associate Attorney to join its distinguished funds practice. This position requires 4-7 years of relevant experience and offers the chance to engage in sophisticated fund formation and... 

    The People Of: Professional Services

    Washington DC
    4 days ago
  • $185k - $245k

     ...Job Description Job Description Corporate Associate Attorney – Private Equity / Investment Management & Funds Locations Boca Raton, Boston, Greenwich, Hartford...  ...This is an exceptional opportunity for a 3–6 year associate with strong investment management and... 
    Work at office
    Remote work
    2 days per week

    Direct Counsel

    Washington DC
    7 days ago
  • $260k - $365k

     ...Job Description Job Description REIT Tax Associate Attorney – Investment Funds Group Locations: Austin, TX | Chicago, IL | Los Angeles, CA |...  ...complex partnership tax issues. Qualifications ~4–6 years of transactional tax experience , with a strong focus on... 
    Work at office

    Direct Counsel

    Washington DC
    8 days ago
  • $265k - $390k

     ...Description Job Description Direct Counsel is seeking a Fund Formation/Investment Management Associate Attorney (Mid-to-Senior Level) to join a national law firm...  ...fund transactions. Qualifications ~4–6 years of experience in private investment fund formation... 
    Flexible hours

    Direct Counsel

    Washington DC
    1 day ago
  • $310k - $390k

     ...Job Description Job Description Investment Funds Mid-Level Associate Attorney Preferred Locations: Charlotte, Chicago, or New York Additional...  ...management practice. The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of significant experience advising private equity... 
    Work at office

    Direct Counsel

    Washington DC
    a month ago
  • $310k - $420k

     ...Description Direct Counsel is seeking an Investment Funds Associate to join a premier sponsor-side...  ...is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney looking to work with leading fund sponsors...  ...law school Law school class years 2018–2021 Experience with private investment... 
    Private practice
    Flexible hours

    Direct Counsel

    Washington DC
    5 days ago
  •  ...Job Description Job Description Investment Funds Associate (4th–6th Year) – Secondaries & Liquidity Transactions Direct Counsel represents a well-regarded Am Law firm seeking a mid-level associate (4th–6th year) to join its premier Investment Funds practice. This... 

    Direct Counsel

    Washington DC
    10 days ago
  •  ...Job Description Job Description Associate – Corporate – Investment Funds (Am Law 100 Firm) Locations: New York, Boston, Chicago, Houston, San Diego...  ...Group: Investment Funds Experience: Minimum of 3 years Overview: Direct Counsel is representing an Am... 

    Direct Counsel

    Washington DC
    18 days ago
  •  ...Job Description Job Description Associate – Investment Funds Regulatory Location: Chicago, Washington...  ...or New York Experience Level: 3+ years Practice Group: Investment Funds...  ...that’s seeking a skilled associate attorney with 3+ years of experience in... 

    Direct Counsel

    Washington DC
    10 days ago
  • $56.7k - $70.9k

    Associate Specialist, Events, Washington DC job at World Wide Fund for Nature. Washington DC. World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations...  ...experience) required, plus a minimum of two years’ professional experience in event coordination... 
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    World Wide Fund for Nature

    Washington DC
    4 days ago
  •  ...Vault 20-ranked firm, seeks a midlevel associate to join its private funds team in Washington, D.C. The role...  ...structuring. Candidates should possess 3-5 years of experience in a large law firm...  ...within private funds or investment management. The position offers the... 

    Wegman Partners

    Washington DC
    1 day ago
  • $310k

    Overview Paul Hastings’ Investment Funds & Private Capital Group is seeking Private Funds Associates (mid‑senior level) to join their growing team. Responsibilities Advise clients on all aspects of fund formation, structuring, capital raising and related legal issues.... 

    Paul Hastings LLP

    Washington DC
    2 days ago
  • A Vault 10-ranked firm with a Chambers-recognized Investment Funds practice seeks a junior associate with 1-3 years of experience in investment funds regulatory matters to join its market-leading team. Candidates should have experience advising fund sponsors on regulatory... 

    Wegman Partners

    Washington DC
    2 days ago
  • A Vault 20-ranked firm with a Chambers-recognized investment management practice seeks a midlevel associate with three to five years of experience to join its private funds team in Washington, D.C. The role focuses on advising sponsors and institutional investors on a... 
    Private practice

    Wegman Partners

    Washington DC
    1 day ago
  • $310k

    Paul Hastings LLP is seeking a Private Funds Associate to join their team in Washington, DC. This role requires advising clients on fund formation, structuring, and capital raising for private equity and real estate. Qualified candidates should have outstanding academic... 

    Paul Hastings LLP

    Washington DC
    2 days ago
  •  ...Places to Work and top 50 AmLaw firm, is seeking a Private Investment Funds Associate Attorney to join its Investment Management group. Experience...  ...matters is ideal. Candidates should have solid academic credentials and at least 4 years of experience.... 

    5 Legal

    Washington DC
    8 days ago
  •  ...profile financial services is seeking associates to join their Financial Services...  ...The ideal candidate must have 3-5 years of private fund formation experience including drafting...  ...closing mechanics. Understanding of the Investment Advisers Act and other federal securities... 

    5 Legal

    Washington DC
    1 day ago
  •  ...is consistently ranked among the leading law firms is looking for an associate to join their Venture Capital Fund Formation practice. The ideal candidate must have1-3 years of private investment fund formation experience are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates will... 

    5 Legal

    Washington DC
    1 day ago
  •  ...Description Top AmLaw 100 law firm seeks an associate to join their Private Funds Group. Candidates should have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in representing...  ...fund sponsors in the formation of private investment funds, separate accounts, and other investment... 

    5 Legal

    Washington DC
    8 days ago
  • $70k - $115k

     ...Analyst/Associate, Investments & Portfolio Management RCLCO Fund Advisors ("RFA"), a division of RCLCO, is a SEC Registered Investment Advisor and leading real estate investment consulting...  ...attention to detail and accuracy Years of experience - for Analysts: 1-3 years... 
    Work experience placement
    Internship
    Work at office
    Remote work
    3 days per week

    RCLCO

    Washington DC
    19 hours ago
  • Mid-Level Associate Attorney - Real Estate Finance A nationally respected transactional...  ...a mid‑level associate (4-8 years’ experience) to join its...  ...investors, private debt funds, banks, developers, and...  ...participants in the real estate investment market. Associates in this... 

    The People Of: Professional Services

    Washington DC
    1 day ago
  • $260k

     ...Description Job Description Investment Management Associate Attorney Locations: Chicago,...  ...have experience advising registered investment companies and...  ...agreements Related fund governance and compliance...  ...academic credentials ~3–8 years of substantive investment... 
    Work at office
    Flexible hours
    3 days per week

    Direct Counsel

    Washington DC
    21 days ago
  • $235k - $420k

    Pathfinder Legal Placement is recruiting for a Cravath-scale AmLaw 100 firm seeking Corporate Associates in Washington D.C. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 7 years of corporate transactional experience and a JD from a top law school. The role involves drafting and negotiating... 

    Pathfinder Legal Placement

    Washington DC
    19 hours ago
  • $260k - $390k

     ...Job Description Job Description Investment Management Associate Attorney Locations: Denver, Colorado; New...  ...with leading investment advisers, registered funds, and private fund sponsors on...  ...strong academic credentials ~3–6 years of investment management experience... 
    Flexible hours

    Direct Counsel

    Washington DC
    20 days ago
  • About Us Strategic Investment Group® (Strategic) is an Outsourced Chief...  ...investing. Position Overview Associate, Public Markets plays a key...  ...Required Qualifications 3-5 years of investment experience, including...  ..., foundations, and pension funds. Strong organizational skills... 
    Work at office
    Local area

    Strategic Investment Group

    Arlington, VA
    4 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Investment Funds, Registered Funds / BDC Associate Attorney (35 Years). Be the first to apply!