Investment Funds, Registered Funds/BDC Associate

A law firm seeks an experienced associate attorney for its Registered Funds practice within the Investment Funds Group. Located in Washington, D.C., this position offers an exciting opportunity to work with clients across a variety of asset classes, advising on the formation and structuring of open-end funds (including ETFs), closed-end funds, and business development companies (BDCs). The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience in the investment funds sector, specializing in both public and private equity, fixed income, real estate, and infrastructure. If you have expertise in BDCs, regulatory compliance, and capital markets, this role provides an excellent platform to build your career in an innovative and dynamic practice area.

Duties:

• Advise clients on the formation and structuring of open-end and closed-end investment funds, including ETFs, interval/tender offer funds, and other fund types.
• Guide the creation and operation of Business Development Companies (BDCs), covering regulatory, operational, and reporting matters for private, non-traded, and publicly traded BDCs.
• Counsel on capital markets transactions, including underwriting representations, and support clients through complex legal and regulatory issues.
• Assist with governance-related compliance and regulatory matters affecting registered funds and BDCs.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to develop innovative legal strategies in the investment funds and BDCs sectors.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience in a recognized investment funds practice, with a focus on registered funds and BDCs.
• Expertise in the formation, structuring, and ongoing advising of open-end and closed-end funds, including ETFs and other alternative funds.
• Experience advising on BDC matters, with a focus on operational and reporting issues for various types of BDCs (private, non-traded, and publicly traded).
• Familiarity with capital markets and underwriting transactions.
• Strong understanding of governance and regulatory compliance issues related to registered funds and BDCs.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide clear, practical advice to clients.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.

Certifications:

• Admission to the relevant state bar or eligibility to gain admission promptly (including Massachusetts or the District of Columbia).

Skills:

• Outstanding analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments.
• Strong client management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary structure based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with employer match and other retirement savings benefits.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Support for professional development, including educational reimbursement and career advancement opportunities.
• Wellness programs and additional employee benefits to promote work-life balance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced associate to grow their career in investment funds, registered funds, and BDCs within a well-established law firm environment. The firm’s dynamic practice group offers challenging and rewarding work, ideal for attorneys looking to advance in this specialized legal field.

If a major corporation is involved in a front page dispute, chances are that this firm is handling the defense. The full service law firm is ultimately all about trial work, enticing hungry young associates from top law schools to join their offices. In Washington DC, you can be guaranteed that the serious fellow in the conference room is the CEO of a major corporation, although associates will spend a few years in the library before they get to meet him. Support staff, compensation, and office environment are all top of the line. The training program and relatively speedy partnership track are an added bonus as well.