Structured Finance Attorney

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Skills

• 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.

About Axiom

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today's business landscape with best in class alterative legal services.