Investment Management Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Investment Management Associate Attorney role is listed in Washington, DC, with additional locations in Denver, CO, and New York, NY. Salary is $260,000–$390,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. The associate joins a nationally recognized Investment Management Group at a global law firm. The attorney advises investment advisers, registered funds, and private fund sponsors on regulatory, governance, and compliance matters. The role supports clients’ investment management businesses through legal counsel, document drafting, regulatory guidance, and collaboration on complex regulatory and transactional matters.

What you'll do

• Advise investment advisers, registered investment companies, and private fund sponsors on regulatory and compliance matters
• counsel on securities laws, SEC registration and exemptions, governance, compliance, product structure, and regulatory strategy
• draft and review governance, fund, compliance, and advisory documents
• support SEC and agency interactions
• collaborate on regulatory and transactional matters.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

investment management associate attorney

investment management

securities regulation

sec compliance

private funds

registered funds

washington dc

denver co

new york ny

direct counsel

$260k–$390k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Discretionary bonus opportunities
• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• parental leave and family support
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• wellness and mental health resources
• flexible time away and reduced schedules
• paid bar and professional association fees
• mentorship and career development
• pro bono opportunities and charitable matching.

Why this role

Sophisticated investment management regulatory work; direct client engagement; mentorship, sponsorship, and career development programs; pro bono opportunities.

About the employer

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