Private Funds Counsel

Wellington Management

. Advise on the formation, operation and governance of private credit, private equity/venture capital funds and evergreen strategies domiciled in the US, Cayman, or Europe .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in private fund formation, investment adviser regulation, and federal securities laws, combined with strong counseling and analytical skills to navigate complex legal and regulatory environments. Proven ability to lead projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and mentor early career professionals.

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Private Fund FormationInvestment Adviser RegulationFederal Securities LawsStrong Counseling SkillsAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Private Fund FormationInvestment Adviser RegulationFederal Securities LawsLegal ComplianceRisk Management

Soft Skills

Strong Counseling SkillsExcellent CommunicationRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Private CreditPrivate EquityVenture CapitalGovernanceFund Lifecycle Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise on the formation, operation and governance of private credit, private equity/venture capital funds and evergreen strategies domiciled in the US, Cayman, or Europe
Counsel business, operational and investment colleagues on platform-level design and growth and other activities and initiatives
Represent the firm in negotiations with fund investors and strategic service providers
Manage and collaborate with external counsel and alternative providers
Monitor and advise on legal, regulatory, and market developments impacting funds and the business
Lead or contribute to team projects enhancing and growing the scalability of the fund lifecycle support model
Advise and collaborate with compliance partners to develop or update risk-based policies and controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience practicing law at a national law firm or in-house
Experience with private fund formation, investment adviser regulation and federal securities laws
Strong counseling skills and judgment, adept at balancing risks and commercial objectives
Excellent communication, relationship and influence skills, able to distill complex topics for varied audiences
Strong organizational skills, comfortable prioritizing and managing competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities, able to proactively identify risks and areas for improvement and drive pragmatic solutions
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented, global and cross-functional environment
Growth mindset and intellectual curiosity, open to learning new practice skills and developing new subject matter expertise as needed
Desire to help develop and grow contributions of early career professionals in the team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary Corporate Bonus and/or Incentives, if eligible
Retirement plan
Health and wellbeing benefits
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Pharmacy coverage
Health savings account
Flexible spending accounts
Commuter program
Employee assistance program
Life and disability insurance
Adoption assistance
Back-up childcare
Tuition/CFA reimbursement
Paid time off, including leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time
Flexible work environment, with remote work 1 day a week