Junior Attorney

Position Summary 

We are looking for a Junior Attorney with approximately 2 years of post-bar admission experience in financial services, with a focus on private funds, to join our Legal Team. This role will provide legal support across SCS’s private funds business including regulatory compliance, investment opportunities, operations, and transactional documentation. You will work closely with business partners (advisors, investments, operations, compliance, and risk) and outside and corporate counsel to help drive business initiatives, manage risk, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Focus provides team members the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule. Our hybrid model is defined as 3 days in office work required per week, while giving team members the option to work remotely 2 days per week, or as assigned by their team leader. 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Serve as the lead legal representative in supporting SCS’ private funds business, which includes, but is not limited to, reviewing a variety of fund documents, non-disclosure agreements, and investment agreements relating to external investment managers.
   
• Participate in special projects, such as launching new private funds, secondary sale transactions, or other business initiatives.
   
• Coordinate and manage outside counsel on discrete matters or projects.
   
• Support the development and implementation of compliance programs and internal policies, working cross-functionally with Compliance, Risk, Investment and Operations teams.
   
• Assist in preparing marketing disclosures and regulatory filings, as needed.
   
• Work proactively to identify risks and propose solutions aligned with business goals
   

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admitted to practice for approximately 2 years.
   
• Relevant experience in financial services, ideally within private funds practice, investment advisory, or asset management environments.
   
• Strong understanding of U.S. securities laws and regulatory frameworks (Investment Advisers Act, SEC, FINRA).
   
• Proven ability to review legal agreements and provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance.
   
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
   
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and operate in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
   
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to partner across legal, compliance, operations, and business teams.
   
• High integrity, sound judgment, and discretion when handling sensitive information.
   
• Strong working knowledge of alternative investment structures, fund documentation and fund formation.
   

This position is an exempt position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $125,000-$150,000 base salary compensation range. Actual base pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant’s skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k). Please note that the job title is subject to change based on the selected candidate’s experience and education.

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About Focus Financial Partners

Focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management, family office, and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique, client-first fiduciary philosophy, Focus helps individuals, families, and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. To learn more about Focus, visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.

Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skillset, and without regard to an employee or candidate’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law. 

Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@focuspartners.com.