Bowery Legal · 1 month ago
Investment Funds Attorney
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$250K/yr - $250K/yr
5+ years expBowery Legal combines big-firm experience with the flexibility of a boutique practice, seeking a Funds Attorney to join their investment funds practice. The role involves advising on fund formation, regulatory compliance, and client documentation, offering meaningful client exposure and sophisticated legal work.
Law Practice
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
Holds a J.D. from an accredited law school and is licensed (or in-house eligible) to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; admission to the NY bar or eligibility is a plus
Brings 5–10+ years of relevant experience in fund formation and investment management, ideally from working at a top-tier law firm with venture capital or private equity clients; and/or serving as in-house counsel at a venture capital/private equity firm, asset manager, or similar platform
Demonstrates deep familiarity with VC/PE fund structures, including LP/GP constructs, management companies, and related entities; LPAs, PPMs, side letters, and subscription documentation (including negotiation with sophisticated institutional LPs); and SEC and securities compliance relating to private fund offerings (e.g., Reg D, Blue Sky, and marketing rules)
Has supported or coordinated co-investment vehicles and SPVs, ongoing fund operations (capital calls, distributions, amendments, transfers, etc.), and compliance programs for investment advisers and/or fund managers
Possesses strong project management skills, with the ability to keep multiple vehicles, stakeholders, and deadlines organized without losing attention to detail
Offers excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills—clear, concise, and business-oriented
Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where structures are sophisticated but execution is agile
Benefits
Performance-based incentives
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Bowery Legal
Bowery Legal is a legal services company founded for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs.
2-10 employees
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