Senior Counsel Attorney, Fund Services

Location: Washington, DC

Salary: $435K+

Experience: 8+ Years

Senior Counsel, Fund Services (8+ Years)

An elite, multi-office law platform is seeking a seasoned Senior Counsel to take a leading role within its sophisticated Fund Services practice. This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact position advising premier venture capital, growth equity, and institutional investors across the full fund lifecycle. The role can be based out of : New York NY, D.C or Boston

As a senior member of the group, you will guide sponsors through the structuring, formation, and ongoing operation of private investment vehicles while serving as a trusted adviser on complex regulatory and compliance matters. The work is deeply substantive, highly collaborative, and central to the firm’s strategic growth.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead fund formation engagements for venture, growth, and other private investment vehicles
  • Advise sponsors on the Securities Act, Exchange Act, Investment Company Act, and Investment Advisers Act
  • Counsel investors on all aspects of their investment programs, including diligence, governance, and regulatory considerations
  • Serve as a key strategic partner to clients navigating the full arc of the fund lifecycle
  • Contribute to mentoring, knowledge development, and continued expansion of a thriving national practice

What We’re Looking For

  • 8+ years of experience in fund formation with meaningful sponsor-side and investor-side work
  • Deep fluency in federal securities laws applicable to private funds
  • Experience from a leading national or international law firm
  • Exceptional academic background and superior communication skills
  • A proactive, business-minded attorney who thrives in a client-first, team-oriented environment

Compensation & Benefits

This role offers a highly competitive $435,000 base salary, with the opportunity for discretionary merit-based bonuses. A comprehensive benefits package includes robust healthcare coverage (for employees and families), wellness programs, family-building support, paid parental leave, career coaching for working parents, backup childcare, tutoring assistance, retirement savings plans, commuter benefits, life and disability insurance options, long-term care coverage, critical illness and accident insurance, ID theft protection, pet insurance, Medicare consulting, and fully paid CLE, bar review, and bar dues.

If you are seeking a platform where you can lead, innovate, and work directly with top-tier clientele in an elevated practice environment, this is a standout opportunity.

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Posted 17 Nov 2025 by Freddie Stroud, Director · Corporate & Real Estate

Salary:
$435K+

Location:
D.C.

Discipline:
Corporate & M&A

Job Code:
Senior Counsel Attorney – Fund Services

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