Our client is a Philadelphia HQ, mid-sized law firm that delivers advice to businesses, funds, and high-net-worth individuals.
 
Founded in 2012, they have become one of the fastest-growing law firms in the region. In 2024, recognized as one of the fastest-growing law firms in PA by percentage and number of attorneys. Ascended to the 44th-largest law firm in PA. In 2025, and for the seventh consecutive year, they were awarded a Top Workplace.

The Corporate & Securities attorney specializes in advising clients who are raising or deploying capital in a variety of contexts. This includes operating companies raising capital for seed or growth equity investments, special purpose vehicles, and raising and deploying capital for growth equity investments.

The candidate must have prior experience with navigating and structuring investment transactions under Regulation D, with a preference for a person who also has experience with offerings under other exemptions (Regulation S/K, Regulation S, Regulation A, Regulation CF, etc). 

This role will serve as outside general counsel for a variety of venture-backed companies and investment professionals.

Summary Responsibilities:

• Manage the entire lifecycle of a deal, from client intake, counseling on deal structures, drafting investment documents, and overseeing deal teams.
• Ensure compliance with securities laws and regulations, including those related to private placements, investment advisors, and broker-dealer activities.
• Assist clients with drafting and reviewing offering documents, negotiating and drafting investment documents, and structuring both investment and corporate infrastructure documents.
• Oversee due diligence on potential investment opportunities to identify risks and ensure alignment with the fund's investment strategy.
• Draft and review contracts, including those related to investment management, service providers, and investor agreements.
• Provide ongoing legal advice and support to fund managers and investors throughout the fund's lifecycle.
• Advise on joint ventures and other investment arrangements and structures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• JD and 4+ years’ work experience as a practicing attorney, preferably with the Investment Funds or Corporate & Securities departments of a law firm.
• Licensed to practice law in one or more jurisdictions, with a preference for PA, NY, and NJ.
• Prior experience and fluency with capital markets and capital raising transactions.
• Other corporate transaction experience, including M&A, commercial contracts, and corporate governance.
• Prior experience navigating various federal/state securities laws, as well as laws and regulations governing investment funds, advisers, and broker-dealers.
• General knowledge of legal structuring and tax issues associated with private markets transactions.
• Portable business is a plus, but not required.

 

Be YOU,
~Ed~

Edward Epstein
VP Staffing Solutions, Be Group
215-913-6664 |
Ed@BeGroupConnects.com |
www.BeGroupConnects.com |