Investment Funds Attorney – Professional Track

Job overview

The Investment Funds Attorney – Professional Track role is hybrid, with regular in-office engagement; the listing location is Austin, TX, and the description also names New York and Chicago. The salary range is $135,000–$300,000 per year, depending on experience and location. The attorney supports a global firm's Investment Funds practice and its work for private fund sponsors and institutional investors. The attorney handles fund formation and related legal work, including research, document drafting, investor communications, and closing support. The role contributes to fund launches and investor onboarding while coordinating deliverables and client communication across offices and practice groups.

What you'll do

• Conduct legal research and analysis on fund formation and regulatory matters
• draft, review, and revise fund documents, investor communications, and agreements
• support partners and senior attorneys on fund launches and investor onboarding
• manage deliverables, deadlines, and client communication
• collaborate across offices and practice groups
• mentor junior team members as applicable. Support for secondary transactions is a plus, not a requirement.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

investment funds attorney

professional track

hybrid

austin tx

new york

chicago

fund formation

investor documents

fund launches

j.d.

$135k–$300k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Why this role

Professional, non-partnership track; seeks 1–3 years of investment funds, fund formation, or related corporate experience and a J.D. from an accredited law school. Hybrid schedule with regular in-office engagement.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.