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Associate Counsel, PM Legal and Fund Formation

Schonfeld · New York, New York, United States

Posted 8 days ago

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This role has been open
8 days
Schonfeld 's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
1% of Schonfeld 's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Schonfeld
high
45 stale, 1 reposted of 68 open
Hiring momentum
77 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

The Associate Counsel will join the Legal Team at Schonfeld, focusing on Portfolio Management and Capital Development & Investor Relations. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating contracts, managing fund formation processes, and collaborating with senior management and external counsel on legal matters. The role requires strong legal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • J.D. from an accredited law school and admittance to a state bar
  • 4-6 years of experience in the investment management/funds practice area
  • Superior legal analytical and drafting skills
  • Superior organization, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to prioritize and handle urgent competing workstreams
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a demanding environment

Nice to have

  • In-house experience
  • Interest or experience in identifying and implementing AI tools

What you get

  • Base pay expected to be between $200,000 and $250,000
  • Eligible for performance bonus
  • Competitive benefits package

Worth weighing

  • No specific details on the types of legal issues encountered
  • Fast-paced environment may lead to high pressure
  • In-house experience preferred but not mandatory

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Listed by Schonfeld on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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