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SENIOR COUNSEL ATTORNEY - FUND SERVICES

Locations: Boston, MA | New York, NY | Washington, D.C.

A leading AmLaw 50 global law firm is seeking a talented Senior Counsel Attorney to join its premier Fund Services Practice Group . This role offers a rare opportunity to lead engagements for top-tier venture capital and growth equity clients across the full fund life cycle. The ideal attorney brings deep fund formation experience, sophisticated regulatory knowledge, and a passion for advising both sponsors and institutional investors.

Candidate Profile

• 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

Key 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

Why Join Us?

Our client offers an unparalleled platform for senior attorneys seeking to shape a prominent fund services practice . You will engage with industry-leading investors, handle cutting-edge matters at the forefront of the private funds ecosystem , and join a supportive, intellectually rigorous team known for excellence, innovation, and thoughtful career development. This is an opportunity to elevate your career within a practice recognized nationally and internationally for its depth, sophistication, and commitment to collaboration.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary : Expected annual salary of $435,000 , as determined by experience and market factors
• Discretionary merit bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive Benefits Package : Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid parental leave; 401(k) plan; HSA with firm contribution; FSAs; back-up child care; and commuter benefits
• Additional Perks : Family-building benefits (IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg freezing), wellness reimbursements, behavioral health support, and pet insurance, among others

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter , resume , and law school transcript for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

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