Investment Funds Registered Funds/BDC Associate

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Job Overview:
A leading law firm is seeking an experienced associate attorney to join its Investment Funds Group, focusing on Registered Funds and Business Development Companies (BDCs). The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience advising on a variety of retail fund structures, including traditional and alternative registered funds. This role offers exposure to high-profile fund formations, regulatory guidance, and public company reporting matters, with a strong emphasis on cross-border compliance and market-facing documentation.

Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties:

• Advise clients on the formation and structuring of registered investment funds

• Work on mutual funds, ETFs, closed-end funds, interval funds, tender offer funds, BDCs, REITs, and other retail fund products

• Provide legal counsel on U.S. and global regulatory, compliance, and distribution matters

• Draft and review offering documents, SEC filings, board materials, and shareholder communications

• Advise on public company reporting obligations, including Form N-CSR, N-PORT, and other disclosure filings

• Collaborate with fund sponsors, compliance teams, and investment advisers on fund governance and operational issues

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience in investment funds, preferably within a top-tier funds practice

• Demonstrated experience advising on registered fund formation and structuring

• Knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940, Advisers Act, and related securities laws

• Familiarity with BDCs, REITs, and other hybrid fund structures is strongly preferred

• Exposure to capital markets transactions and public company disclosure requirements is a plus

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school

• Strong academic performance required

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (NY, CA, D.C., or MA preferred)

• Eligibility to obtain admission promptly in applicable jurisdiction, if not already admitted

Skills:

• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills

• Strong understanding of registered fund regulatory frameworks

• Ability to manage complex fund matters and regulatory compliance workflows

• Effective collaborator across legal, compliance, and business functions

• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing multiple priorities

Benefits:

• Competitive salary structure commensurate with experience and firm policy

• Comprehensive benefits package available to attorneys and staff, including health, retirement, and professional development resources

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10537 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 301
Century City
California
United States 90025
Phone : (310) 444 0000
Fax : (213) 895-7306