Investment Funds Associate

Barnes and Thornburg LLP

$145K — $175K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
  • 2 years of legal experience in fund formation.
  • Admission to the New York bar and in good standing.
  • Knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
  • Understanding of the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Responsibilities

  • Advise clients on forming, structuring, and operating various private investment funds.
  • Draft, revise, and negotiate fund-related documents and agreements.
  • Coordinate all aspects of launching and closing funds.
  • Assist with federal and state regulatory filings for investment advisers.
  • Support clients in meeting ongoing compliance obligations.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with telecommuting flexibility.
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic corporate group.
  • Exposure to a variety of fund types, including private equity and crypto-focused funds.
  • 10% domestic travel for client and firm needs.
Full Job Description
Barnes & Thornburg LLP seeks Investment Funds Associate Lawyer in New York, NY. Hybrid position, with some telecommuting flexibility. However, must be able to physically be in the New York, NY office as needed. The Associate Lawyer will advise on the formation, structuring, operation, and regulation of private investment funds and their advisers as part of a dynamic and growing corporate group.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Advise on the formation, structuring, operation, and financing of a wide range of private investment funds (including private equity, hedge fund, credit, venture, and crypto-focused) for both established and new sponsors.
  • Draft, revise, and negotiate fund documents.
  • Coordinate all aspects of a fund launch and closing.
  • Assist with ongoing federal and state regulatory filings and other compliance obligations for RIAs, exempt reporting advisers, and other advisers.


Approximately 10% of domestic travel required per client or firm needs to non-worksite locations. Hybrid/Remote worksite location from the same MSA.

Position requires: Juris Doctor and 2 years of experience as an attorney with fund formation experience.

  • Must be admitted and in good standing with the NY bar as a licensed attorney.
  • Must have experience and demonstrated knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.


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