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Senior Legal Counsel - US

Moonfare
Location
New York, United States
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Legal
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Currently licensed to practice law in a US state, with a preference for New York
  • 8–12 years of experience in private equity, venture capital, or asset management legal roles
  • Understanding of the US regulatory landscape, specifically regarding broker-dealers, RIAs, and private placements (Reg D)
  • Experience drafting legal documents and managing filings independently
  • Exceptional ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into actionable business advice for non-lawyers
  • Self-starter with the ability to organize your working day autonomously
What the job really is

As a Senior Legal Counsel at Moonfare, you will lead the legal structuring and regulatory oversight of US-domiciled private equity feeder funds, primarily Delaware Limited Partnerships. Your role involves drafting and negotiating complex legal documents, providing strategic legal advice for product launches, and acting as the primary liaison for SEC and FINRA matters. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external counsel to support the company's growth in the North American market.

Benefits
  • Individual growth budget of 2% of your base salary
  • 4% contribution to your 401k Retirement Plan
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Free lunch every day in the New York Office
Things to weigh
  • Small team environment may require wearing multiple hats
  • Role is standalone and reports to a remote Chief Legal & Compliance Officer
  • High expectations for hands-on legal work without reliance on a large legal team or external counsel
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