Legal Counsel

A leading global alternative investment manager specializing in credit strategies is seeking a Funds Counsel to join its in-house Legal and Compliance team. The firm manages tens of billions of dollars in assets across a diversified platform that includes direct lending, capital solutions, special situations, liquid credit, and real estate related strategies. With a long track record across multiple market cycles, the organization is known for its collaborative culture, institutional-quality platform, and disciplined investment approach.

The role is based in Greenwich, Connecticut or Charlotte, North Carolina
, with flexibility depending on candidate qualifications and business needs.

The Funds Counsel will be part of the firm’s Legal and Compliance function, supporting the investment management business with a primary focus on fund formation, capital raising, and investor-related matters
. The role sits within a dedicated fund legal team responsible for structuring and launching investment products and supporting global marketing and distribution activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide legal support for fund formation, capital raising, and global distribution across a range of products, including private funds, business development companies, rated feeder vehicles, interval funds, and evergreen structures, across multiple jurisdictions (e.g., U.S. and offshore).
• Draft, review, and negotiate fund documentation, including offering documents, limited partnership agreements, subscription materials, side letters, and related investor agreements.
• Advise on structuring and launch of new investment products, including coordination with internal stakeholders and external service providers.
• Support investor relations and marketing teams by reviewing marketing materials, investor DDQs, RFPs, and periodic investor communications.
• Advise on global marketing and regulatory regimes, including private placement frameworks and cross-border distribution considerations.
• Provide legal support for ongoing fund operations, regulatory compliance, and general corporate matters relating to the funds business.
• Oversee and manage external counsel across jurisdictions and product types.
• Act as a lead in-house legal resource on product launches and complex fund-related initiatives.

• Juris Doctor (JD) and admission to a U.S. state bar in good standing.
• Approximately 8–12 years of experience
  , including time at a top law firm and/or in-house at an alternative investment manager or financial institution.
• Strong background in investment management, fund formation, and private funds; experience with registered products or 1940 Act structures is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex matters independently and serve as a primary legal advisor on fund launches.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Professional judgment, discretion, and integrity in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate across legal, compliance, investment, and commercial teams.

• Join a well-established, highly regarded alternative investment platform with a collaborative and team-oriented culture.
• Play a central role in shaping and launching investment products across a global credit platform.
• Work closely with senior legal, compliance, investment, and business professionals.
• Gain exposure to a wide range of fund structures, jurisdictions, and regulatory regimes.
• Be part of a legal team that values intellectual rigor, ownership, and practical, business-oriented advice.