Wellington Management is an independent asset management firm founded in 1928 and headquartered in Boston. The company manages more than USD 1 trillion in client assets and develops investment solutions across equities, fixed income, alternative strategies, and private investments. Its teams combine extensive investment research with independently managed portfolio groups to serve clients through integrated strategies, supported by a culture focused on collaboration, innovation, and accountability. Job opportunities at Wellington Management may span investment, research, technology, operations, and other functions within the global financial services organization.
Senior Private Funds Counsel at Wellington Management - Boston Hybrid
Senior Private Funds Counsel advising Wellington Management’s global private capital investment business on fund formation, governance, regulation, negotiations, and lifecycle operations.
United States
Massachusetts$120,000 – $225,000 / year
HybridFull-timeSeniorLeadEnglish RequiredGeneral CounselDescription
- Advise on the formation, operation, and governance of private credit, private equity, venture capital, and evergreen funds domiciled in the US, Cayman Islands, or Europe
- Counsel business, operations, and investment teams on platform design, growth initiatives, and related activities
- Represent the firm in negotiations with fund investors and strategic service providers
- Manage relationships with external counsel and alternative service providers
- Track and advise on legal, regulatory, and market developments affecting the funds and business
- Lead or support projects that improve the scalability of fund lifecycle support
- Partner with compliance teams to develop and update risk-based policies and controls
Requirements
- At least eight years of legal practice in a national law firm or in-house setting
- Experience in private fund formation, investment adviser regulation, and federal securities laws
- Strong legal judgment and counseling skills, with the ability to balance risk and commercial priorities
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills, including the ability to explain complex issues to varied audiences
- Highly organized and able to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying risks, improvement opportunities, and practical solutions
- Able to work independently and collaboratively in a global, cross-functional, team-oriented environment
- Intellectually curious and willing to develop new practice skills and subject-matter expertise as needed
- Motivated to support the development and expanding contributions of early-career team members
Benefits
- Discretionary corporate bonus and/or incentives, where 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 and CFA reimbursement
- Paid time off, including leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick, and vacation time
- Flexible work environment with remote work one day per week