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About the Role
Moonfare is experiencing exceptional growth in the North American market. Our Legal & Compliance Team plays a central role in enabling this success by shaping fund structures, guiding regulatory strategy, and partnering closely with teams across the business to open up private markets to US investors. This is a standalone role and you’ll report to our Chief Legal & Compliance Officer in Berlin and work day to day with our Luxembourg-based Global Fund Legal team. You will lead the legal structuring of our Delaware-based feeder funds, oversee our regulatory framework, and ensure our platform remains at the forefront of SEC and FINRA excellence.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert legal advice on the setup, structuring, and operation of US-domiciled private equity feeder funds (primarily Delaware Limited Partnerships).
- Serve as the primary point of contact for US regulatory bodies.
- Lead the legal work for the creation and maintenance of US feeder funds, including drafting and revising Limited Partnership Agreements (LPAs), Private Placement Memorandums (PPMs), and subscription documents.
- Draft and negotiate complex agreements and lead the due diligence of fund managers (GPs), service providers, and institutional partners in accordance with Moonfare’s global standards.
- Provide legal guidance on new product launches, co-investments, and secondary market opportunities within the US jurisdiction.
- Liaise with external US counsel to ensure high-quality, cost-effective legal support.
- Operate as part of an international legal group with a strong connection to the Luxembourg-based Global Fund Legal team.
- Partner closely with Sales and Operations teams to ensure legal and compliance frameworks support US business growth.
- Foster effective, high-touch interaction across all US-based teams.
- Act as the primary liaison for SEC and FINRA matters.
- Manage and ensure all filings, including Form ADV's and Form D's, Blue Sky, are accurate and timely.
Requirements
- Currently licensed to practice law in a US state, with a preference for New York.
- 8–12 years of experience, with a significant track record in private equity, venture capital, or asset management legal roles.
- Understanding of the US regulatory landscape, specifically regarding broker-dealers, RIAs, and private placements (Reg D).
- You have drafted the documents and owned the filings yourself.
- Accountable and reliable with the ability to navigate a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into actionable business advice for non-lawyers.
- Being part of a small team with timezone difference to the HQ means you will be expected to identify and organize your working day autonomously.
Skills
- Private Funds Expertise
- SEC/FINRA Knowledge
- Hands-On Document Drafting and Filing
- Analytical Mindset
- Communication
- Self-starter
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 8-12 years
Education Level
- Licensed to practice law in a US state
Salary/Compensations
- $180,000—$220,000 USD
Benefits
- Ownership and Impact
- Transparent Environment
- Personal Growth (2% of base salary growth budget)
- 401k Retirement Plan contribution (4%)
- Unlimited PTO
- Daily Lunch (in New York Office)
About the Company
- Moonfare delivers what few others can: the highly sought-after funds and hidden-gem investments that go beyond what most private banks offer.
- Every opportunity is subjected to a ruthless vetting process; the bar is unforgivingly high.
- The result? Institutional-quality portfolios for investors who demand more.
- Our team combines finance veterans with talent from tech, consulting, law and industries you’d never expect.
- Headquartered in Berlin, we operate from eight offices across Europe, the US and Asia.
- If you're ready to build what's next in private markets, let's talk.
- Join a team of ambitious, smart, and committed professionals who are passionate about revolutionising private market investing.
Equal Opportunity
- We understand the important role that diversity plays in our success. Different backgrounds, experiences and ideas push us further and raise the bar.
- We’re committed to developing an inclusive and safe culture where everyone — regardless of colour, race, religion, sex, origin, sexuality, disability, marital status, citizenship or gender identity — knows that they are an integral part of the team and can bring their full potential to their work.