General Counsel

New York, NY

Job Reference #3457856

Our client, A leading multi-billion dollar private credit platform is seeking its first fully integrated General Counsel to oversee legal and compliance. This role partners closely with senior leadership to support continued growth across lending and investment strategies.

Key Points:

  • Head of legal & compliance for a growing credit-focused investment firm
  • Broad remit across fund formation, regulatory, and transactional matters
  • Direct exposure to executive team and key business leaders
  • Opportunity to build and enhance compliance infrastructure

Responsibilities:

  • Lead legal, regulatory, and compliance functions
  • Oversee Advisers Act compliance and SEC readiness
  • Advise on fund formation, transactions, and governance
  • Review marketing materials and investor communications
  • Develop policies across compliance and risk areas

Qualifications:

  • JD required 
  • 20+ years in legal/compliance specifically within private credit 
  • Strong SEC/regulatory and fund experience
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to manage required

Compensation Expectations: $400-450K base + very attractive bonus + incentives