Director of Legal Affairs

VP / Director, Legal Affairs – Private Credit / Investment Firm

A global private credit firm is seeking a VP or Director of Legal to join its growing legal team. This role will be the first legal hire on the team and will serve as a senior legal partner to the investment team and leadership, advising on fund formation, investment structuring, transactions, and regulatory matters across the firm’s private credit platform.

All in comp will range from $300K-525K, depending on experience and seniority.

This is an opportunity to join a highly entrepreneurial investment platform and play a key role in supporting strategic growth initiatives, including new funds, transactions, and corporate initiatives. There's a clear path to leadership and plenty of runway to define the role, participate in business decisions and shape the culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage legal aspects of fundraising and fund formation, including structuring investment vehicles, supporting capital raising processes, and coordinating related diligence.
• Act as lead counsel on investment structure agreements, partnering closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Support the firm’s strategic growth and M&A initiatives, providing legal guidance across all phases of transactions.
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial and transactional agreements related to investment activity and firm operations.
• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to investment professionals and leadership on matters impacting the business.
• Manage and oversee external counsel relationships in connection with fund and transaction matters.
• Assist with regulatory and compliance initiatives, including policies related to securities law, AML/KYC, conflicts, and governance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of legal experience in private practice and/or in-house, ideally with experience working on a small team
• Significant experience with fund formation required, ideally with additional experience in private equity, private credit, or debt investment structures
• Strong transactional experience and the ability to partner effectively with investment professionals and senior leadership.

Additional Attributes

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong business judgment and analytical ability.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset.

Note : this role is 5 days a week in-office in NYC. Remote candidates will not be considered.

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