Junior Fund Formation Attorney
Allocate
Senior Fund Formation Attorney
Allocate
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco • California, Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United States
Visit company websiteSalary
💰 $200,000 - $240,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Manage and assist with the formation of investment vehicles, including structuring, initial filings and incorporation, and preparation/review of fund documentation (LP agreements, PPMs, subscription documents)
- Monitor and maintain compliance with laws, regulations, filings, and industry standards applicable to registered advisers and private investment funds
- Assist in the preparation and submission of regulatory filings, reports, and disclosures to regulatory authorities
- Perform due diligence on private fund investments and co-investments; negotiate terms and side letters
- Support investor onboarding, review subscription documentation, verify client due diligence, and handle transfer requests
- Draft, review, and maintain legal documentation, including Form ADV, client agreements, and compliance-related materials
- Collaborate with team members and support internal projects; report to General Counsel
- Assist General Counsel and engineering teams in development of new legal product offerings
Requirements
- At least 6 years of fund formation experience, in-house or at a law firm
- Strong understanding of the asset management industry and securities markets
- Detailed knowledge of securities laws, rules and regulations relating to investment advisers (e.g., Investment Company Act of 1940, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Securities Act of 1933, Commodities Exchange Act, SEC rules)
- Understanding of the broker-dealer industry and related FINRA rules is a plus
- Experience with bank regulatory regimes is a plus
- Willingness to be very hands-on and proactive in offering solutions
- Comfortable with AI, technology and data
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to interact professionally with clients and team members
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision
- Responsible time off (RTO)
- 401k
- Equity
- May be eligible for a discretionary bonus if an active employee as of fiscal year-end
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
fund formationregulatory filingsdue diligencenegotiationlegal documentationcomplianceinvestment adviserssecurities lawsbank regulatory regimesclient agreements
Soft skills
organizational skillsproactivecommunication skillsteam collaborationclient interactionproblem-solvingattention to detailtime managementhands-on approachmultitasking
