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Cardea Group

Senior Legal Counsel

Cardea Group, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Overview

Senior Counsel (New York, NY) : Our client, a global alternative asset manager with over $20B in assets, is seeking an experienced attorney to join its in-house legal team. This is a high-impact opportunity for a fund formation attorney to work closely with the General Counsel on legal matters tied to private fund structuring and product development. The hire will serve as the point person for managing outside counsel and coordinating across internal teams, with the chance to shape and oversee fund launches across a broad set of credit vehicles.

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Newly approved hire due to ongoing firm growth and complexity of product suite Opportunity to lead legal oversight of fund launches while mentoring paralegal team Highly cross-functional role with visibility across departments and collaboration with senior stakeholders Emphasis on private fund formation with exposure to structured credit Responsibilities

Oversee the formation, launch, and maintenance of onshore and offshore private funds, including private equity-style vehicles, credit funds, CLOs/CDOs, co-investment funds, and continuation funds Draft and negotiate offering documents, constituent documents, side letters, term sheets, and service agreements Coordinate closely with outside counsel and internal teams across investor relations, operations, tax, and finance Review marketing materials, investor communications, DDQs, and RFPs Provide legal input on credit facilities and related documentation for fund vehicles Assist with regulatory and compliance matters including interpretation of the Advisers Act and, where relevant, the Investment Company Act Participate in firmwide legal projects and governance initiatives as needed Qualifications

7-10 years of legal experience JD required; admission to practice in good standing Strong preference for candidates with early-career experience in a top-tier law firm In-house experience at a registered investment adviser strongly preferred Demonstrated expertise in private fund formation is essential; familiarity with CLOs is strongly preferred Registered fund products (interval funds, BDCs) a plus Capable of leading external counsel and collaborating across internal functions Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities independently Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and engaging with senior leadership Compensation $200,000 - $250,000 base salary; $450,000 - $800,000 all-in Job Reference #3399110 Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Legal Industries

Investment Management and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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