What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate General Counsel position at Landing Point?
Legal Counsel (New York): Our client, a global alternative investment firm, is seeking an attorney to join its Legal & Compliance team. This role will be primarily responsible for supporting the formation, operation, and ongoing management of U.S. registered private equity and credit investment products, including tender offer funds and business development companies. The position will also provide broader legal and compliance support across the platform as needed. This individual will join a sizable and well-established Legal & Compliance function and work closely with senior leadership, external counsel, and key internal stakeholders across the business.
Highlights:
- Open due to continued growth within an area of major strategic importance to the firm
- Opportunity to support a growing registered funds platform with significant senior management attention
- Broad exposure across legal, compliance, and fund-related matters
- True seat at the table with the ability to have meaningful input and influence
- Collaborative, thoughtful hiring manager and a well-regarded team environment
- Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office / 2 days from home
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the formation, operation, and ongoing management of U.S. registered fund products, including tender offer funds and BDCs
- Assist with the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control frameworks addressing legal, regulatory, and operational risks under the Investment Company Act of 1940
- Coordinate the preparation, review, and distribution of board materials for U.S. registered funds in partnership with internal stakeholders, outside counsel, and service providers
- Draft, review, and maintain disclosures and documentation for regulatory filings, including prospectuses, SAIs, supplements, PPMs, Forms 10-K, 10-Q, N-PORT, N-CEN, and N-CSR
- Review marketing materials and investor communications for compliance with applicable SEC, FINRA, and non-U.S. marketing requirements
- Help ensure consistency and accuracy of disclosures across products, platforms, and regulatory filings
- Conduct compliance testing and monitoring related to U.S. registered funds
- Document compliance findings, assist with issue escalation, and track remediation efforts
- Maintain regulatory calendars and monitor key filing deadlines
- Oversee legal and compliance document management, including recordkeeping, version control, and data room access
- Monitor regulatory developments, SEC guidance, rulemaking activity, and enforcement trends affecting registered funds
- Participate in special projects and provide broader support across the Legal & Compliance function as needed
Qualifications:
- JD or equivalent legal degree
- Admission to practice in a relevant U.S. jurisdiction
- 4-8 years of experience supporting U.S. registered investment funds at a top law firm and/or asset manager
- Strong knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Securities Act of 1933, and Exchange Act of 1934
- Experience with registered private equity and credit products, including tender offer funds and/or BDCs, strongly preferred
Salary : $200,000 - $350,000