Legal Counsel

Wilshire is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team. This is an exciting role for a lawyer who understands private funds and wants to build an in-house career in alternatives. This role will provide comprehensive legal support across the firm’s asset management business, focusing on corporate, fund-related, and regulatory matters. The successful candidate will play a hands-on role in supporting the firm’s growth by partnering with business, compliance, and operational teams to support product development, fund structuring, and global distribution initiatives - while also advising on corporate initiatives and new business opportunities. Responsibilities include: Provide legal advice on corporate, regulatory, and fund-related matters, with a focus on private funds and alternative strategies. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including fund offering documents, investment management agreements, limited partnership agreements, side letters, and vendor/service provider agreements. Advise on investor negotiations, including co-investment arrangements and strategic partnerships. Advise on U.S. and cross-border marketing and distribution issues relating to private funds and other investment products. Collaborate with compliance, structuring, sales, finance, and operations teams to ensure smooth execution of business initiatives. Help the business navigate key legal considerations, including ERISA, tax, data privacy, and regulatory requirements. Work closely with external counsel while developing strong internal capabilities. Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. 3+ years’ relevant legal experience, with exposure to corporate law and private funds (law firm or in-house). Strong understanding of securities laws, investment fund structures, and asset management regulatory frameworks. Bonus points for familiarity with ERISA, tax, data privacy, or cross-border sales/marketing. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. Effective organizational skills and ability to manage across multiple priorities. A practical, business-oriented approach to problem solving. Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and communicate effectively with both legal and non-legal colleagues. Collaborative team player with the confidence to provide practical, business-oriented advice. Additional Information: This position will work on a hybrid model out of our Santa Monica or New York office. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a collaborative work environment, generous PTO, 401(k) match, affordable & comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, CFA and other professional membership reimbursement, and more. The pay range for this position is $200,000. However, base pay will be determined on an individual basis considering various factors, including location, qualifications, skills, and experience. Wilshire is an equal opportunity employer, which means we afford equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race/ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex (including gender and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, disability, medical condition (as defined by California Government Code section 12926), or sexual orientation.

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