Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Counsel, Investment Agreements | New York, NY Put your deal skills at the center of a $5B alternative investment manager. Our client, a New York-based alternative investment firm with roughly $5 billion in AUM, is known as one of the most sophisticated players in its space. They're looking for a Senior Counsel who wants to move from advising on deals to being embedded in them. What you'll do Negotiate and document a wide range of complex investment agreements, including private investments made by the fund Partner directly with the General Counsel, portfolio managers, and senior leadership on live deals Work independently within a small, high-caliber legal team, and know when to escalate Support the daily operations of a fund that operates across several core strategies What you bring 5 to 9 years of experience, including at least 2 years at a top-tier law firm In-house experience at a fund Hands-on private investment experience Experience running negotiations for hedge fund, PE, and/or VC clients (preferred) Why this role Real visibility and influence: you'll work side by side with senior decision-makers, not several layers removed Broad, high-impact work across multiple strategies, not a narrow niche A collaborative, in-person culture (4 days a week in the New York office) If you're an attorney who wants a seat at the table with a firm that takes both its investments and its people seriously, we'd like to hear from you. Apply or message us to learn more. #InHouseCounsel #LegalJobs Preferred Placement has placed attorneys in-house for over 30 years. Our recruiters have long tenures together, and many of us are \"recovering attorneys\" who understand your world. We work with employers and candidates at every level and in every industry.