Mazoogi is recruiting a senior associate for a highly ranked, AmLaw 100 global law firm. The firm is building out its investment management practice around a recently hired shareholder who co-chairs the group. This is a rare chance to be the lead associate on a small, high-visibility team with direct access to group leadership, and the position is fully remote (NY Hours).
The opportunity:
Fully remote. You can work from anywhere in the U.S., with no office attendance required. Must be admitted to practice law in NY.Direct, day-to-day work with the group’s co-chair, with no layers of partners in between.
A ground-floor role in growing the practice, with real input into how the team develops.
The resources, brand, and client base of a global AmLaw 100 firm.
A clear path to advancement for a candidate who helps build the practice.
Market compensation. $380,000-$490,000+ with flexibility for the right fit. Plus, discretionary bonus.
What you’ll do:
Lead private fund formation from start to finish, including private placement memoranda (PPMs), LPAs, subscription documents, and side letters.
Structure and negotiate joint ventures, co-investment vehicles, and fund-level transactions.
Advise registered investment advisers, fund sponsors, and broker-dealers on the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act, and related SEC compliance.
Guide clients through SEC and FINRA examinations, inquiries, and regulatory filings, including Form ADV.Serve as a primary client contact and supervise and mentor junior associates.
Requirements:
8+ years of direct investment management and private funds experience.
Training at a top-tier AmLaw firm or a nationally recognized funds practice is required.
Deep, hands-on expertise in the 40 Act and Advisers Act.
A proven track record drafting PPMs and structuring private funds and JVs.
Active admission to the New York Bar (required).The judgment and independence to manage matters in a remote team.
Compensation:
Top-of-market base salary with flexibility for the right candidate, plus bonus eligibility and full benefits.
