Junior Corporate Associate

Job Description

Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP is seeking a Junior Level Corporate Associate with a minimum of 1 year of experience in the field of securities and corporate law, to join the firm’s Corporate and Securities Department, to focus primarily on working with private funds and investment managers.

The role involves drafting and reviewing fund and investment documents, assisting with regulatory filings and coordinating with clients and third-party service providers. Associates gain hands‑on experience across the fund lifecycle.

The firm supports a hybrid working environment, and offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including a potential bonus and potential % of origination on new business.

• New York bar admission required
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Knowledge of securities and corporate law
• A minimum of 1 year of experience with regulatory requirements and compliance issues
• Experience with legal issues impacting private funds and investment managers is preferred
• Self‑motivated and proactive approach to managing client relationships; must be invested in our clients and deeply committed to obtaining the best possible outcome for them
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and exemplary attention to detail
• 1+ years of substantive legal experience

• Assist in the formation, structuring and capital raising for private investment funds
• Draft and revise fund documents, such as private placement memoranda, operating agreements, supplements, subscription agreements, investor questionnaires, side letters, closing documents and more
• Support ongoing investor relations matters, including preparing disclosure updates
• Assist with preparing and filing Form ADVs, Form Ds and other federal and state regulatory filings
• Assist with regulatory examinations, including preparing responses and document collection
• Support registered investment advisers with compliance under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940
• Assist with drafting and reviewing term sheets, purchase agreements and financing documents
• Conduct legal due diligence for investments and portfolio company transactions
• Coordinate with fund administrators, compliance consultants and other service providers
• Support senior attorneys in managing transactions and client matters