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Wilshire · 2 days ago

Legal Counsel

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$200K/yr - $200K/yr

3+ years exp

Wilshire is a company dedicated to helping investors improve their financial outcomes through customized portfolio solutions. They are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support across the firm’s asset management business, focusing on corporate, fund-related, and regulatory matters.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice on corporate, regulatory, and fund-related matters, with a focus on private funds and alternative strategies (including, private equity, private credit, hedge funds, or hybrid strategies)

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including fund offering documents, investment management agreements, limited partnership agreements, side letters, and vendor/service provider agreements

Advise on investor negotiations, including co-investment arrangements and strategic partnerships

Advise on U.S. and cross-border marketing and distribution issues relating to private funds and other investment products

Collaborate with compliance, structuring, sales, finance, and operations teams to ensure smooth execution of business initiatives

Help the business navigate key legal considerations, including ERISA, tax, data privacy, and regulatory requirements

Work closely with external counsel while developing strong internal capabilities

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Corporate lawPrivate fundsSecurities lawsInvestment fund structuresRegulatory frameworksERISATaxData privacyDrafting skillsAnalytical skillsNegotiation skillsOrganizational skillsProblem solvingCommunication skillsTeam player

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

3+ years' relevant legal experience, with exposure to corporate law and private funds (law firm or in-house)

Strong understanding of securities laws, investment fund structures, and asset management regulatory frameworks

Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills

Effective organizational skills and ability to manage across multiple priorities

A practical, business-oriented approach to problem solving

Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and communicate effectively with both legal and non-legal colleagues

Collaborative team player with the confidence to provide practical, business-oriented advice

Preferred

Bonus points for familiarity with ERISA, tax, data privacy, or cross-border sales/marketing

Benefits

A collaborative work environment

Generous PTO

401(k) match

Affordable & comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance

CFA and other professional membership reimbursement

And more

Company

Wilshire

Wilshire is a leading global financial services firm and trusted partner to a diverse range of approximately 500 leading institutional investors and financial intermediaries.

Founded in 1972

Santa Monica, California, USA

201-500 employees

http://wilshire.com/

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