About the job
Wilshire Advisors LLC is on the lookout for a skilled and experienced Legal Counsel to enhance our in-house legal team. This position offers a thrilling opportunity for a legal professional who is well-versed in private funds and is eager to develop a career within the alternative investments sector. In this role, you will provide extensive legal support to our asset management operations, concentrating on corporate, fund-related, and regulatory affairs.
The ideal candidate will actively contribute to the firm’s growth by collaborating with business, compliance, and operational teams on product development, fund structuring, and global distribution efforts, while also advising on corporate initiatives and new business opportunities.
Your Responsibilities:
Deliver legal counsel on corporate, regulatory, and fund-related issues, particularly in private funds and alternative strategies such as private equity, private credit, and hedge funds.
Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal documents, including fund offering materials, investment management agreements, limited partnership agreements, side letters, and vendor/service agreements.
Advise on investor negotiations, including co-investment arrangements and strategic partnerships.
Provide guidance on U.S. and cross-border marketing and distribution matters related to private funds and investment products.
Collaborate with compliance, structuring, sales, finance, and operations teams to facilitate smooth execution of business initiatives.
Assist the business in navigating critical legal considerations such as ERISA, tax, data privacy, and regulatory obligations.
Work closely with external counsel while fostering robust internal capabilities.

