A leading financial services and alternative investment firm is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to support its asset management and investment activities. This position will focus on private fund formation, investment transactions, regulatory matters, and ongoing fund operations across a range of traditional and emerging asset classes. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in investment management law, private funds, and complex financial transactions, with an interest in digital assets and innovative investment strategies. RESPONSIBILITIES Fund Formation & Investment Management Draft, review, and negotiate legal documentation related to the establishment and operation of investment funds, including formation agreements, subscription documents, governance materials, and investor side letters.Advise on domestic and offshore fund structures, including private investment vehicles, hedge funds, ETFs, and registered investment funds.Provide legal guidance on ongoing fund operations, investor communications, advisory committee matters, and amendments to offering materials.Support fund restructuring, investment wind-downs, and liquidation activities.Address legal and regulatory considerations involving conflicts of interest and allocation of investment opportunities across multiple investment strategies. Investment Transactions & Legal Advisory Provide transactional legal support for private credit, direct lending, leveraged finance, and private debt investments.Review investment structures, negotiate transaction terms, and evaluate contractual and credit-related risks.Partner with investment professionals, portfolio managers, and external counsel on due diligence, negotiations, and transaction execution.Support private investment and venture capital transactions involving complex structures and multiple counterparties.Advise on legal matters affecting alternative investments and new asset management products. Regulatory Compliance & Governance Interpret and apply regulations governing investment advisers and investment funds, including the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and applicable SEC and CFTC requirements.Collaborate with compliance leadership on fund regulatory obligations, investment restrictions, and governance matters.Provide guidance on conflicts management, investor disclosures, and regulatory considerations for new investment products.Evaluate legal and regulatory developments affecting digital assets and alternative investment strategies.Coordinate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to address legal and compliance matters. Business Partnership & Process Improvement Work closely with investment, legal, compliance, and business development teams to support strategic initiatives.Manage multiple legal matters independently while maintaining high standards of accuracy and responsiveness.Identify opportunities to improve legal processes through technology, automation, and responsible AI adoption.Provide commercially practical legal advice in a fast-paced investment environment. QUALIFICATIONS Active membership in the New York State Bar.5 7+ years of relevant legal experience at a major law firm or within an investment management organization.Background in private investment funds, fund formation, asset management, private investments, or credit-related transactions.Strong knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, SEC regulations, and applicable CFTC requirements.Experience with domestic and offshore investment fund structures and related legal documentation.Understanding of investment adviser obligations, conflicts of interest, and allocation of investment opportunities across multiple funds.Experience negotiating complex financial transactions involving multiple parties and customized commercial terms.Demonstrated ability to draft and review sophisticated investment and fund documentation.Strong organizational, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.Ability to manage competing priorities independently in a high-volume environment.Strong commercial judgment and a collaborative, proactive approach to problem-solving.Genuine interest in digital assets and emerging investment products. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Experience within a leading law firm's private funds or investment management practice.In-house legal experience supporting an asset manager, hedge fund, private equity firm, or alternative investment platform.Familiarity with private credit, leveraged finance, venture capital, or direct lending transactions.Experience advising on registered investment funds, ETFs, and alternative investment structures.Knowledge of cryptocurrency, blockchain-based assets, or digital asset investment products.Experience supporting fund launches, investor negotiations, and ongoing fund governance.Familiarity with legal technology, AI-assisted workflows, and process automation.