Senior Counsel – Investment Advisor

PNC

. Serve as legal advisor to one or more registered investment advisers that advise private credit funds and other investment vehicles .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $291,850 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal advisory for registered investment advisers, focusing on compliance with the Investment Advisers Act and Investment Company Act. Proficient in drafting legal documents, managing complex regulatory matters, and collaborating with compliance and risk management teams.

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Juris Doctorate (J.D.)Investment Advisers Act CompliancePrivate Fund AdvisorySEC Regulatory ProcessesLegal Drafting and Analysis

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchRegulatory FilingsAdvisory AgreementsFiduciary ObligationsConflict of Interest ManagementGovernance ComplianceRisk ManagementClient CounselingInvestment Company Act KnowledgeComplex Legal Matter Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationStrategic ThinkingClient Relationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed to Practice Law

Industry Keywords

Registered Investment AdviserPrivate Credit FundsInvestment VehiclesFINRA RequirementsBroker-Dealer RegulationAsset ManagementRegulatory Agency ExperienceCompliance ProgramsInvestment Fund StructuresStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as legal advisor to one or more registered investment advisers that advise private credit funds and other investment vehicles
Provide legal support on Investment Advisers Act matters, including governance, fiduciary obligations, disclosures, conflicts of interest, regulatory filings, SEC examinations, and ongoing compliance
Advise on Investment Company Act matters affecting private credit and other investment fund structures
Assist with structuring, launching, operating, and managing private investment funds and related advisory businesses
Draft, review, and update advisory agreements, sub-advisory agreements, engagement letters, offering materials, policies and procedures, and regulatory filings including Form ADV
Partner with compliance, risk management, and business leadership to develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and practices
Represent PNC in interactions with regulators, external counsel, counterparties, investors, and other stakeholders
Advise on strategic initiatives involving private funds, separately managed accounts, and other investment products
Manage legal matters independently while collaborating with business, compliance, risk, and senior management teams
Support PNC's capital markets advisory businesses and exempt reporting advisers
Perform significant and complex legal work while regularly interacting with management
Oversee legal research, analysis, consultation, and documentation within legal compliance and risk management frameworks
Manage expenses for outside counsel relationships and provide strategic direction on when to leverage outside counsel
Combine outside counsel advice with internal stakeholder analysis and feedback to provide practical guidance
Network with outside organizations to advance the corporation's legal interests and legal health

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. (or equivalent) from an accredited law school
Admission in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Three to eight years of legal experience in a law firm, financial institution, registered investment adviser, asset manager, investment company, or regulatory agency
Experience with the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and its application to registered investment advisers, private funds, and sub-advisory arrangements is preferred
Experience advising private funds and registered investment is strongly preferred
Familiarity with SEC regulatory processes, examinations, and compliance programs is desirable
Knowledge of broker-dealer regulation, FINRA requirements, banking regulation, or affiliated institutional asset management businesses is a plus
Excellent drafting, analytical, and client counseling skills
Ability to manage complex legal and regulatory matters while balancing business objectives and risk considerations
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction
Must not require employment visa sponsorship; PNC will not provide sponsorship or participate in STEM OPT

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/prescription drug coverage with a Health Savings Account feature
Dental and vision options
Employee and spouse/child life insurance
Short- and long-term disability protection
401(k) with PNC match
Pension and stock purchase plans
Dependent care reimbursement account
Back-up child/elder care
Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
Educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
Robust wellness program with financial incentives
Maternity and/or parental leave
Up to 11 paid holidays each year
9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level and years of service