General Counsel (Investment Management)

Job Overview - General Counsel (Investment Management)

Compensation:

$200,000 - $300,000/year base ($500,000 All-In)

Location:

Stamford, CT Schedule:

Monday to Friday (In-Office) Atlantic Group is hiring a General Counsel (Investment Management) in Stamford, CT for our client. This senior legal leadership role oversees investment adviser regulation, private fund legal matters, and structured credit transactions across an SEC-registered platform. You will advise executive leadership on fund formation, governance, regulatory strategy, mortgage finance, and enterprise legal risk. Responsibilities as the General Counsel (Investment Management):

Legal & Regulatory Oversight:

Lead legal and regulatory matters for the investment platform, ensuring compliance with applicable securities laws and industry regulations.

Compliance & Risk Advisory:

Advise leadership on compliance strategy, regulatory developments, governance, and legal risk across the business.

Fund Structuring & Documentation:

Oversee fund formation, investment structuring, and the drafting and negotiation of core fund and investor documentation.

Transactional Counsel:

Support complex financing, investment, and commercial transactions while reviewing and negotiating key legal agreements.

Strategic Legal Leadership:

Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on business initiatives, corporate matters, and external legal relationships. Qualifications for the General Counsel (Investment Management):

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school is required.

Certification:

Active bar membership in good standing is required.

Experience:

10+ years of legal experience within investment management, private funds, structured credit, mortgage finance, or related financial services is required.

Industry Knowledge:

Strong knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, SEC regulatory frameworks, private fund structures, and structured finance is required.

Technical & Leadership Skills:

Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex legal agreements, advising executive leadership, managing outside counsel, and supporting governance matters is required.

In-House Experience:

Prior in-house legal experience within an RIA, credit fund, mortgage platform, mortgage REIT, or similar environment is strongly preferred.

Skills & Attributes:

Strong business judgment, executive presence, negotiation skills, and the ability to balance legal risk with commercial practicality are essential.

Application Notice:

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.