Investment Funds Senior Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel
Short Hills, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is seeking an Investment Funds Associate Attorney to join a highly respected Am Law firm.

Locations: Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Baltimore, MD; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; Minneapolis, MN; New York, NY; Palo Alto, CA; Philadelphia, PA; Phoenix, AZ; Raleigh, NC; Reston, VA; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; Short Hills, NJ; Washington, DC; Wilmington, DE

Position Type: Senior Associate (6+ years)
Practice Area: Investment Funds / Real Estate Securities & Finance

About the Role
Direct Counsel is partnering with a leading Am Law firm to identify a senior associate for its Investment Funds Group. This role is ideal for a securities lawyer with significant experience managing structured securities offerings, particularly within the real estate space. The position offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-value transactions involving public and private real estate companies, REITs, and institutional investors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage structured securities offerings within the investment funds and real estate sectors
  • Advise clients on commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and restructurings
  • Represent REITs, institutional investors, and real estate companies across a range of sophisticated transactions
  • Draft and review offering documents and transaction agreements
  • Coordinate deal execution and collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders
  • Provide strategic legal guidance on complex real estate finance and securities matters

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in securities law, with a focus on structured offerings
  • Strong background in commercial real estate, including finance, acquisitions, and dispositions
  • Experience representing REITs and institutional investors preferred
  • Prior experience at an Am Law 100 firm strongly preferred
  • Excellent analytical, drafting, and organizational skills
  • Strong attention to detail and sound business judgment
  • Ability to manage multiple complex matters and work both independently and collaboratively

Requirements

  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Active bar admission in the jurisdiction of practice

Work Environment

  • Hybrid work model with regular in-office presence and flexibility for remote work

Compensation & Benefits
This position offers a competitive salary range of $260,000 – $390,000 , depending on experience, qualifications, and location. The firm provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Why Apply
This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated investment funds practice working on complex real estate and securities transactions. The firm offers a collaborative culture, a strong national platform, and meaningful opportunities for continued professional growth and advancement.

Posted 2026-05-29

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