Associate General Counsel - Institutional Asset Management

Neuberger is a leading asset manager seeking an Investment Management Attorney to provide advice and support on a broad variety of legal, regulatory and general corporate matters for its institutional asset management business. The position will primarily support a U.S. registered investment adviser/commodities trading adviser with a broad range of strategies (equity, fixed income, multi-asset solutions) and products. This is an exceptional opportunity for a well-rounded investment management attorney who enjoys working in a collegial environment on many different sophisticated matters, seeks substantial business team and client contact, and is a team player. The position is located in Neuberger’s New York City offices.

Responsibilities

• Structuring, forming, advising and providing ongoing support with respect to all aspects of private funds, including open-ended funds, closed-end funds and funds-of-one
• Advising on the provision of investment advisory services to institutional separate account clients, including negotiating investment advisory agreements
• Advising with respect to the structuring, development and distribution of products and investment vehicles in the U.S. and outside the U.S.
• Negotiating agreements with service providers and counterparties
• Reviewing requests for proposals (“RFPs”), client questionnaires and institutional marketing materials
• Advising on public and private securities and loan trading issues
• Working closely with the Legal and Compliance Department globally as well as other control functions
• Supervising and working effectively with outside counsel

Qualifications

• At least 8-10 years’ experience
• Including 5+ years within the fund formation group of a large law firm
• Extensive knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and applicability of other regulatory frameworks to private funds, including the Investment Company Act of 1940, Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Commodity Exchange Act (and associated CFTC/NFA issues)
• Familiarity with ERISA is preferred
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management and investment professionals
• Efficient and resourceful, able to work independently, handle multiple and changing priorities, and meet deadlines
• LI-MB1 LI-Hybrid Applicants must be authorized and have the right to work in the country where the role is located without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Compensation Details

The salary range for this role is $225,000-$275,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in the job posting location. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, business sector, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, market benchmarking data, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organisational needs. This job is also eligible for a discretionary bonus, which, along with base salary and retirement contributions, is part of our total comprehensive package.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement, life insurance and other benefits to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, production, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

• paid time off
• medical/dental/vision insurance
• retirement
• life insurance
• other benefits to eligible employees

Equal Opportunity Employer

Neuberger is an equal opportunity employer.

The Firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, creed, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship status or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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About Neuberger

Founded in 1939, Neuberger is a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager.

From offices in 40 cities worldwide, the firm manages $567 billion in client assets (as of March, 2026) across a range of strategies—including equity, fixed income, quantitative and multi-asset class, private equity and hedge funds—on behalf of institutions, advisors and individual investors globally.

Tenured, stable and long-term in focus, the firm has built a diverse team—including 790-plus investment professionals and more than 2,900 employees in total—united in their commitment to delivering client outcomes and investment excellence.

It is our people who define our culture and have enabled us to be recognized by Pensions & Investments as the first or second “Best Place to Work in Money Management” for last eight consecutive years (firms with 1,000+ employees).

Neuberger believes strongly that all employees are entitled to be treated with respect and dignity, and to work in a professional and safe environment.

These values are the cornerstone of our firm.

We prohibit any form of harassment, whether mental, verbal or physical.

We do not tolerate the support of terrorist groups, acts of terrorism, or threats of violence.

All who wish to be employed by the firm are expected to uphold these principles.

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