Interplay · 1 month ago
Investment Funds Attorney
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$200K/yr - $250K/yr
5+ years expBowery Legal is a boutique law firm that combines big-firm experience with a focus on providing exceptional legal services. The Funds Attorney will advise sponsors and fund managers on the formation, structuring, and operation of investment funds, while managing regulatory compliance and legal documentation.
FinanceFinancial ServicesVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Lead the formation and structuring of investment funds - including VC funds, PE funds, real estate funds, hedge funds, SPVs, co-invest vehicles, parallel funds, management companies, GPs, and related entities
Draft, review, and negotiate core fund documents, including LPAs, PPMs, subscription documents, side letters, MFN matrices, and management/advisory/services agreements
Advise on fund economics and governance (carry structures, waterfalls, GP commitments, decision-making rights) in partnership with tax, finance, and investment teams
Manage securities and regulatory filings (e.g., Form D, Blue Sky/state filings) and support other SEC-related obligations for fund offerings
Design, implement, and maintain compliance frameworks and policies for marketing, allocations, co-investments, conflicts, and related fund activities
Provide day-to-day legal support for fund operations, including capital calls, distributions, LP consents, transfers, secondaries, and amendments
Support investor relations by reviewing investor communications, addressing LP questions about terms and rights, and tracking/implementing side letter obligations
Coordinate with administrators, tax advisors, and internal finance/operations teams to ensure documents, records, and structures are accurate and aligned across the platform
Oversee ongoing entity maintenance for funds and related entities, including formations, good-standing filings, corporate approvals, resolutions, and restructuring actions
Help build and refine playbooks, templates, and processes so future funds and vehicles can be launched and managed more efficiently over time
Assist and train other attorneys at Bowery Legal who are open to learning more about the skills and work around a Funds practice
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed (or in-house eligible) to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; NY bar admission or eligibility a plus
5–10+ years of relevant experience in fund formation and investment management, ideally at a top-tier law firm working with VC/PE clients, and/or in-house counsel at a venture/private equity firm, asset manager, or similar platform
Deep familiarity with VC/PE fund structures, including LP/GP constructs, management companies, and related entities
Deep familiarity with LPAs, PPMs, side letters, and subscription documentation (including negotiation with sophisticated institutional LPs)
Deep familiarity with SEC and securities compliance related to private fund offerings (e.g., Reg D, Blue Sky, marketing rules)
Experience supporting or coordinating co-investment vehicles and SPVs
Experience supporting or coordinating ongoing fund operations (capital calls, distributions, amendments, transfers, etc.)
Experience supporting or coordinating compliance programs for investment advisers and/or fund managers
Strong project management skills: you can keep multiple vehicles, stakeholders, and deadlines organized without dropping details
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills—clear, concise, and business-oriented
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where structures are sophisticated but teams move quickly
Company
Interplay
Interplay is a startup ecosystem that supports founders via venture capital, an accelerator, business services, and a multi-family office.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Kevin W. Tung
Senior Partner
Mark Peter Davis
Managing Partner
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