Pernini Legal · 2 hours ago
Fund Services Senior Counsel Attorney (Multi Office)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$435K/yr - $435K/yr
8+ years expPernini Legal is a leading AmLaw 50 global law firm seeking a talented Senior Counsel Attorney to join its premier Fund Services Practice Group. This role involves leading engagements for top-tier venture capital and growth equity clients across the full fund life cycle, requiring deep fund formation experience and sophisticated regulatory knowledge.
Law Practice
Hiring Manager
Teresa Brazzel Pernini
Responsibilities
Lead fund formation matters for venture capital and growth equity sponsors
Advise clients on fund structuring, regulatory strategy, operational matters, and compliance frameworks
Represent institutional investors in private fund investments and ongoing program needs
Serve as a trusted counselor on sensitive governance, regulatory, and transactional issues
Collaborate closely with cross-office colleagues to support a globally-integrated fund services practice
Mentor junior team members and help strengthen the group’s knowledge base and best practices
Qualification
Required
JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing
8+ years of substantive fund formation experience working with sponsors
Strong background handling structuring, formation, and operation of investment funds
Significant experience advising on the Securities Act, Exchange Act, Investment Company Act, and Investment Advisers Act
Substantial experience representing institutional investors in private investment funds
Demonstrated ability to advise on legal, regulatory, and compliance considerations across complex fund activities
Prior experience at a national or international law firm of comparable rank
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Self-directed, collaborative, and committed to outstanding client service
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Paid parental leave
401(k) plan
HSA with firm contribution
FSAs
Back-up child care
Commuter benefits
Family-building benefits (IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg freezing)
Wellness reimbursements
Behavioral health support
Pet insurance
Company
Pernini Legal
Pernini Legal brings over three decades of unparalleled legal experience.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase