Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Axiom is a leader in the alternative legal services industry, seeking a Structured & Investment Fund Counsel to join their Financial Services team. The role involves providing legal advice on private and registered investment funds, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with fund managers on various legal matters.
Responsibilities
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating fund formation documents, offering memoranda, investment management agreements, and partnership agreements
- Providing legal guidance on SEC registration, fund governance, and compliance with the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) and UCITS frameworks
- Collaborating with internal teams, fund managers, and external counsel on fund structuring, compliance reviews, and audits
- Managing legal and regulatory issues for clients in private equity, hedge funds, and registered investment funds
- Staying ahead of industry trends, fund regulations, and global compliance developments to provide proactive counsel
Skills
- 3+ years of experience in investment fund formation, structuring, and governance
- Strong knowledge of SEC regulations, AIFMD, UCITS, and partnership structures (LP/GP)
- Proven track record of advising clients on fund formation, offering documentation, and regulatory compliance
- Excellent communication, negotiation, technology, and problem-solving skills
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent and licensed to practice law in an applicable jurisdiction
- Experience with international fund structures and cross-border compliance
- Hands-on experience supporting fund audits, SEC filings, and regulatory reporting
- Familiarity with alternative investment products, private equity, and hedge fund operations
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid holidays and PTO
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities and tools
Company Overview
As the leading alternative legal services provider globally, Axiom gives in-house legal teams on-demand access to top legal talent and lawyers — deployed when, where, and how clients need it, for up to 50% less than national law firms. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.axiomlaw.com.