Investment Funds Regulatory Associate (13 Years)

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is partnering with a prestigious AmLaw 10 law firm to identify an Investment Funds – Regulatory Associate to join its New York office . This role sits within a market-leading investment funds regulatory practice , offering associates the opportunity to work on sophisticated regulatory and compliance matters for leading fund sponsors and asset managers.

This position provides a dynamic mix of work, including fund formation support, regulatory compliance counseling, and interaction with SEC examination and enforcement matters .

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze private fund offering materials and fund governing documents

• Advise clients on regulatory compliance matters relating to investment funds

• Assist with SEC filings and regulatory reporting requirements

• Support clients in SEC examinations and regulatory inquiries

• Conduct research and provide guidance on federal securities laws and regulatory frameworks

• Collaborate with transactional and regulatory teams on fundraising and fund-related transactions

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of investment funds regulatory experience at a global or top-tier law firm

• Experience reviewing fund offering documents and governance materials

• Strong familiarity with the Investment Advisers Act of 1940

• Familiarity with the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Securities Act of 1933 preferred

• Experience preparing SEC filings and responding to regulatory examinations

• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills

• Admission to the New York Bar required

Why This Opportunity

• Join a top-ranked AmLaw 10 investment funds regulatory practice

• Work with leading fund sponsors and asset managers

• Gain exposure to complex regulatory matters and SEC interactions

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

• Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities

Compensation

The anticipated salary range is $225,000 – $260,000 , 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.