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General Counsel - Global Investment Firm

Scion Staffing -
Manhattan, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$300,000 - $450,000 a year

Benefits

Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Investment management experience
Strategic management
General counsel
Securities & Exchange Commission
Doctor of Law (JD)
Corporate law experience
Private equity
Securities law
Financial regulatory compliance
Bar

Full Job Description

Overview
Global Investment Firm | New York

A premier, rapidly growing investment firm is conducting a confidential search for a senior-level General Counsel & Compliance Director to join its executive leadership team. This is a rare opportunity to step into a top legal and compliance leadership role at a sophisticated, multi-strategy investment platform with global reach. The successful candidate will serve as the firm’s principal legal advisor and the architect of its enterprise-wide compliance framework, working directly with the CEO, COO, and investment leadership.

Role Overview

The GC will oversee all legal, regulatory, and governance functions across the firm’s investment activities, fund structures, corporate operations, and investor relationships. This role is deeply embedded in strategic decision-making and plays a critical part in scaling the firm’s infrastructure while protecting its institutional integrity. You will lead complex transactions, shape compliance strategy across jurisdictions, and build durable systems that support long-term growth and investor confidence.

Key Responsibilities

Investment & Transactional Leadership

Lead legal execution for private and public investment strategies, including direct investments, funds, co-investments, and secondaries
Structure and negotiate equity, credit, hybrid, and structured transactions
Oversee deal documentation, governance rights, diligence, and exit mechanics
Manage external counsel globally with a focus on quality, speed, and cost efficiency

Fund Formation & Capital Infrastructure

Oversee formation and structuring of funds, SPVs, and co-investment vehicles
Lead drafting and negotiation of LPAs, subscription documents, PPMs, side letters, and amendments
Design GP and management company governance and economics
Manage LP onboarding, diligence processes, and MFN compliance

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

Experience with US and global regulatory matters, including SEC, GDPR, FINRA, CFTC, and other relevant international bodies
Oversee regulatory filings (Form ADV, Form PF, and related)
Lead regulatory examinations, audits, and internal investigations
Maintain policies related to fiduciary duty, insider trading, cybersecurity, and data privacy

Corporate Governance & Operations

Advise on corporate governance, employment matters, technology partnerships, and vendor contracts
Oversee entity management, board processes, D&O insurance, and corporate records
Serve as corporate secretary and advisor to senior leadership and boards

Leadership & Firmwide Impact

Partner with investment, operations, investor relations, finance, and capital formation teams
Supervise internal legal resources and external compliance partners
Lead firmwide training on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters

Candidate Profile

Experience & Credentials

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
Active U.S. bar membership (NY required, or ability to waive into jurisdiction)
10–20+ years of experience in private funds, investment management, corporate law, or securities regulation
Prior GC, Deputy GC, CCO, or senior in-house role within an investment firm, asset manager, or multi-family office highly preferred
Deep expertise in venture capital, private equity, structured investments, and cross-border transactions
Hands-on experience leading regulatory compliance programs and examinations

Leadership & Personal Attributes

Proven ability to build and scale institutional legal and compliance infrastructure
Executive presence with strong judgment and risk awareness
Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable operating in fast-moving environments
Collaborative leader with exceptional communication skills and fiduciary mindset

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $300,000 – $450,000
Bonus & Carry Participation: Eligible
Highly competitive executive compensation package aligned with long-term growth
Healthcare coverage, PTO, excellent benefits

Location

New York (Local candidates preferred; relocation supported)

Why This Role

This is a career-defining leadership opportunity for a senior legal executive who wants to shape the future of a sophisticated investment platform while operating at the highest levels of strategic influence, governance, and institutional growth.

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:
Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $300,000.00 - $450,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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