SENIOR COUNSEL ATTORNEY - FUND SERVICES
Locations: Boston, MA | New York, NY | Washington, D.C.
A leading AmLaw 50 global law firm is seeking a talented Senior Counsel Attorney to join its premier Fund Services Practice Group. This role offers a rare opportunity to lead engagements for top-tier venture capital and growth equity clients across the full fund life cycle. The ideal attorney brings deep fund formation experience, sophisticated regulatory knowledge, and a passion for advising both sponsors and institutional investors.
Candidate Profile
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JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
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Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing
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8+ years of substantive fund formation experience working with sponsors
- Strong background handling structuring, formation, and operation of investment funds
- Significant experience advising on the Securities Act, Exchange Act, Investment Company Act, and Investment Advisers Act
- Substantial experience representing institutional investors in private investment funds
- Demonstrated ability to advise on legal, regulatory, and compliance considerations across complex fund activities
- Prior experience at a national or international law firm of comparable rank
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Self-directed, collaborative, and committed to outstanding client service
Key Responsibilities
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Lead fund formation matters for venture capital and growth equity sponsors
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Advise clients on fund structuring, regulatory strategy, operational matters, and compliance frameworks
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Represent institutional investors in private fund investments and ongoing program needs
- Serve as a trusted counselor on sensitive governance, regulatory, and transactional issues
- Collaborate closely with cross-office colleagues to support a globally-integrated fund services practice
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Mentor junior team members and help strengthen the group’s knowledge base and best practices
Why Join Us?
Our client offers an unparalleled platform for senior attorneys seeking to shape a prominent fund services practice. You will engage with industry-leading investors, handle cutting-edge matters at the forefront of the private funds ecosystem, and join a supportive, intellectually rigorous team known for excellence, innovation, and thoughtful career development. This is an opportunity to elevate your career within a practice recognized nationally and internationally for its depth, sophistication, and commitment to collaboration.
Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive Salary: Expected annual salary of $435,000, as determined by experience and market factors
- Discretionary merit bonus eligibility
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Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid parental leave; 401(k) plan; HSA with firm contribution; FSAs; back-up child care; and commuter benefits
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Additional Perks: Family-building benefits (IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg freezing), wellness reimbursements, behavioral health support, and pet insurance, among others
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript for consideration.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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