General Counsel

General Counsel – Investment Management FirmSalt Lake City, UTOur client, a prominent multi-strategy investment management firm based in Salt Lake City, is seeking a talented and experienced General Counsel.This person will serve as the principal in-house legal advisor to the firm with activities spanning across private equity, private credit, wealth advisory, real estate, hedge funds and more – an ideal opportunity for an exceptional attorney interested in a highly strategic in-house role with substantial visibility and responsibility.The General Counsel will be expected to operate as a practical counselor and strategic partner, with responsibility spanning transactions, fund and investment matters, governance, regulatory and compliance issues, commercial contracts, and support for new business initiatives.Core ResponsibilitiesServe as the firm’s primary in-house legal advisor across investment, advisory, operational, and strategic matters; supervising and supported by a range of specialized outside counsel.Advise on securities, investment matters, fiduciary, governance, conflicts, marketing, and all regulatory and compliance-related matters.Coordinate and review legal work on specialized questions relating to investments across private equity, private credit, real estate, wealth advisory and hedge funds.Desired Experience, Knowledge and AttributesJ.D. from a top law school and strong academic credentials.A minimum of 5-10 years of relevant, transferable corporate legal experience.Meaningful experience in one or more of the following: private equity, private credit, investment funds, secondaries, real estate, registered investment adviser matters, hedge funds, M&A, or sophisticated corporate transactions.Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with strong attention to detail.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams with discretion and sound judgement.Executive leadership presence and the ability to interact effectively with senior executives, founders, principals, clients and key stakeholders.PrincePerelson & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all provisions of the EEO and ADA laws. We do not discriminate in our employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and sexual identity), age, genetic information, parental status, military status, disability, or any non-merit-based factors or other federal, state, or locally protected class. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.Type: Direct HireCategory: ExecutiveRelocation: trueStart date: 2026-09-28Date Posted: 2026-09-10