Morgan Stanley · 1 month ago
Alternative Investment & Private Markets Attorney
Purchase, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $190K/yr
3+ years expMorgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm, and they are seeking a Vice President to join their Wealth Management Legal and Compliance Division. The attorney will provide legal coverage for Alternative Investments and Private Markets businesses, focusing on alternative investment funds and private securities transactions, while collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesLending
Responsibilities
Distribution of complex fund or feeder fund offerings, co-investments, secondaries and direct and indirect private securities offerings
Drafting and negotiating a wide range of legal agreements, including placement agent agreements and other distribution agreements, custom fund offerings, servicing agreements, as well as working with external counsel when needed
Reviewing offering documents (private placement memoranda, limited partner agreements, side letters), early stage transaction documents (NDAs, term sheets, agreements), subscription agreements and ongoing fund communications
Advising on legal obligations arising in connection with corporate governance, investor relations, fund raising, distribution, marketing, and investing activities as well as the review and resolution of legal-related issues/questions that arise with respect to order processing (subscriptions, transfers)
Reviewing marketing materials and investor presentations (including track record data) for adherence to FINRA and SEC rules related to advertising and communications with the public
Improving operational efficiency by partnering with the Mumbai Legal team, including transitioning certain tasks to streamline processes and providing feedback to enhance expertise
Reviewing and negotiating client account documentation related to alternative investment product and services and ongoing corporate communications
Reviewing and interpreting relevant statutes, rules and regulations applicable to wealth management products and services. Monitoring and advising on legal developments impacting alternative investments
Leading deal-specific and general education presentations to the business unit and other Morgan Stanley Wealth Management attorneys
Maintaining form agreements as well as working on discrete projects, regulatory inquiries, fund maintenance and other matters as appropriate
Qualification
Required
J.D. required
A minimum of three (3) years' relevant experience at a top quality law firm and/or in-house, preferably with a financial services firm (including a bank, broker-dealer, investment advisory firm, private equity, real estate or hedge fund)
Experience with some or all of the following: alternative investments, co-investments, direct investments, and/or secondary transactions in private securities
Experience reviewing and interpreting statutes, rules and regulations, with knowledge of U.S. securities laws including Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Securities Act of 1933 (including Regulation D), the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and/or the Investment Company Act of 1940
Experience with broker-dealer/FINRA matters is a plus, along with familiarity with ERISA matters, anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, data protection laws, and tax considerations related to alternative investments
Candidates should have experience in complex transactions and projects and must be able to work independently when needed and also collaborate with cross-functional groups
Preferred
Professional maturity, confidence, presence, independence, drive, and initiative
Excellent judgment and analytical skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong management and administrative skills
Teamwork and ability to multi-task in fast paced environment
Ability to proactively evaluate and prioritize among multiple tasks
Benefits
Commission earnings
Incentive compensation
Discretionary bonuses
Other short and long-term incentive packages
Other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs
Company
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a financial services company that offers securities, asset management, and credit services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1997-02-05IPO
Leadership Team
James Gorman
Chairman and CEO
Ted Pick
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Recent News
2026-01-18
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