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The following are a selection of our current opportunities. For more information and a complete list of searches we are conducting, please contact us to speak directly with a recruiter.
New Exclusive Search! Corporate Attorney to Global Asset Management Counsel
New York, NY
This is an exceptional opportunity for a corporate or regulatory attorney looking to leverage existing experience into a sophisticated international asset management practice. Prior international funds experience is not required. Instead, the client is seeking an attorney with strong judgment, transferable experience and the intellectual curiosity to develop expertise in investment advisory regulation, international products and global legal matters.
The position provides legal support for the firm's international products and services, including UCITS funds, while advising on a broad range of cross-border regulatory, governance and corporate legal matters. The role partners closely with senior management, compliance, fund administration, business leaders and legal teams in Ireland, the UK, Japan and Hong Kong.
Candidates should have outstanding academic and professional credentials and approximately 4-10 years of relevant legal experience. Attorneys coming directly from leading law firms, as well as those with a combination of law firm and in-house experience, are encouraged to apply.
The ideal candidate will have experience in some combination of:
- Investment Advisers Act or asset management regulatory matters
- Corporate governance and board support
- Corporate housekeeping and entity management
- Cross-border or international transactions or regulatory work
- General corporate or commercial matters involving financial institutions, investment advisers or asset managers
Experience with registered funds, mutual funds or UCITS is helpful but not required. The client is not seeking someone whose experience has been limited solely to fund formation. Rather, they are looking for a well-rounded corporate attorney who is excited to build a long-term practice focused on international asset management, investment advisory and global regulatory matters.
Responsibilities include advising on international products and distribution, supporting global regulatory initiatives, assisting with governance matters, reviewing offering and disclosure documents, and partnering with legal and business teams across multiple jurisdictions.
This role reports to an outstanding manager who is committed to mentoring and developing talented attorneys. The work is sophisticated, varied and highly collaborative, offering meaningful interaction with senior leadership and colleagues around the world. It is an outstanding long-term opportunity at a stable, highly respected organization.
Compensation: $200,000-$250,000 base salary, plus discretionary annual bonus, restricted stock and a comprehensive benefits package. The position is based in Midtown Manhattan with a four-day in-office schedule. Hours are consistently reasonable, providing an excellent opportunity to perform sophisticated, high-impact work while enjoying a more sustainable lifestyle than private practice. If interested, please reach out to Stephanie Forrest, sforrest@glslsg.com.
Highly Unique Senior Project Development Counsel Role at Private Investment Firm Focused on Sustainable Infrastructure
New York, NY or San Francisco, CA
A leading sustainable infrastructure investor, owner, and operator is looking for a Senior Counsel, Project Development to partner with the company’s development, permitting, and interconnection teams.
This is a role for a real-world project development lawyer. Someone who has been in the trenches, navigating everything from site control and permitting to procurement, construction, and commercial operation. You will work across a dynamic portfolio spanning behind-the-meter and front-of-meter power, community solar, large-load infrastructure, and digital infrastructure.
This attorney will serve as primary legal counsel to development teams throughout the project lifecycle; negotiate and draft key agreements, including EPC, procurement, offtake, and interconnection agreements; advise on permitting, regulatory filings, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions; and partner closely with development, engineering, finance, and asset management teams.
Looking for an attorney ideally with 6+ years of legal experience with development, EPC agreements, procurement, offtake, permitting, interconnection, and regulatory matters. Behind-the-meter experience is a plus. Digital infrastructure experience is welcomed but not required.
Base salary range is $200,000–$280,000, with a competitive discretionary bonus and attractive benefits. Position can sit in New York or San Francisco; Hybrid work schedule: In office- Tuesday–Thursday, Remote- Monday & Friday.
If you’re a pragmatic, commercially minded project development lawyer who likes being close to the action, please reach out to Stephanie Forrest, sforrest@glslsg.com.
Hot off the Presses! Fantastic Exclusive In-House Opportunity for a Corporate Generalist
Chicago, IL
We are working on an exceptional opportunity for an in-house legal counsel role with a publicly traded technology company. This person will be one of four lawyers and be primarily responsible for the company’s corporate and commercial activities. This role offers tremendous growth prospects and is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, forward-thinking organization. The position is based in Chicago with a hybrid schedule.
Responsibilities: This role offers unusual variety and growth for a junior attorney. You will get broad exposure early, work directly with business teams and learn how legal judgment shapes product strategy, commercial negotiations, corporate governance, compliance and operational execution. Examples of responsibilities include:
- Review, draft and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements.
- Support domestic and international growth initiatives.
- Help develop business and legal processes to support ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements and commercial commitments.
- Work closely with stakeholders across product, business development, finance, compliance, and sales to support business needs.
- Help manage the company’s global corporate entity structure, including corporate governance, entity maintenance and intercompany transactions.
- Translate complex legal concepts into concise, practical and action-oriented advice for business stakeholders.
Requirements:
- 2+ years of work experience as a practicing attorney, preferably with experience at a top-tier law firm, although in-house candidates will be considered.
- J.D. degree and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
- Interest in technology, products and how legal work supports business execution.
- Strong analytical, communication and project-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced, rapidly developing environment with a high degree of ownership.
Compensation will be competitive with a base salary range of $230,000 to $270,000, plus discretionary bonus. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. Employees may also be eligible for discretionary equity awards based on individual performance. The company offers a full suite of benefits: unlimited paid time off; 401(k) matching; medical, dental and vision benefits covered by the company; flexible hybrid work arrangements.
This is a unique role for a smart, curious, driven, enthusiastic and entrepreneurial lawyer to work as part of a growing technology company. If interested, please reach out to Stephanie Forrest, sforrest@glslsg.com.
EXCLUSIVE SEARCH | INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COUNSEL
New York, NY
We are conducting an exclusive search for a highly regarded global asset manager seeking a commercially-minded attorney to join its small, sophisticated Institutional Legal team.
The ideal candidate has approximately 6-8+ years of meaningful investment advisory/asset management experience, ideally at an asset manager, private fund or similar investment platform. (Law firm candidates will also be considered.) The client is more interested in the quality and breadth of the experience than simply the number of years. Candidates should enjoy being the lawyer the business calls when an issue needs to be figured out, not simply the lawyer handed a document to review.
This is not a traditional fund formation role. The practice is much broader, sitting at the intersection of investment management, institutional products, day-to-day business counseling and securities offerings.
You'll advise the firm's institutional investment business across:
- Separate accounts for pension plans, sovereign wealth funds and municipal investors
- Sub-advisory relationships and institutional products
- Private funds and collective investment trusts
- Investment adviser and day-to-day investment management matters
- Portfolio securities activity and buy-side capital markets transactions
- IPOs, PIPEs, primary and secondary offerings and cornerstone investments
- Investment guidelines, eligibility and middle/back-office matters
- Investment management agreements and related documentation
What makes this opportunity particularly attractive:
- Small, collaborative legal team with significant responsibility and visibility
- Direct exposure to sophisticated institutional investment professionals
- Broad practice spanning investment management AND securities offerings
- Opportunity to work on a rapidly growing business with meaningful product activity
- Strong emphasis on mentoring and professional development
- Excellent manager who is known for being highly collaborative, commercially minded and invested in developing his team
- $200K-$260K base as well as a discretionary, performance based annual cash bonus, restricted stock and a full suite of benefits.
- NYC | 4 days in office / 1 day remote
- Generally predictable, reasonable hours
If you're an investment management attorney who wants a broader, more commercially-oriented practice and the opportunity to work closely with the business rather than living in fund formation documents, this is a great opportunity. If you are interested, please reach out to Stephanie Forrest, sforrest@glslsg.com.
Help Build a Leading Private Credit BDC Platform | Lead U.S. Counsel Opportunity for Private Credit, BDCs & Registered Funds Attorney
New York, NY
Private credit continues to be one of the most dynamic areas of the investment management market, and I'm excited to share an outstanding in-house opportunity with you.
A global financial services group is searching for a investment management attorney to become the lead and sole U.S. lawyer supporting a rapidly growing credit and insurance investment platform within its premier global asset manager to work in its Credit & Insurance business, covering credit BDCs, ’40 act funds, private credit funds and retail alts to wealth products.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible role with broad responsibility and direct interaction with senior business leadership. You'll serve as the principal legal advisor to the U.S. business, partnering closely with investment professionals and executives as the platform continues to expand.
Your practice will span:
• Private credit funds
• Business Development Companies (BDCs)
• Registered investment companies under the Investment Company Act of 1940
• Fund formation and fundraising
• Product development
• Board governance and regulatory matters
• Marketing review and strategic legal initiatives
The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of sophisticated investment management experience, including deep knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and U.S. securities laws. Experience advising BDCs, private credit funds, registered funds and alternative investment products is highly desirable.
Why this role stands out:
• Serve as the lead and sole U.S. attorney for a growing business
• Significant autonomy with direct exposure to senior management and business strategy
• Broad, sophisticated practice combining transactional, regulatory and governance work
• Exceptional long-term growth opportunity as the platform continues to expand
• Hybrid work schedule (3-4 days in the NYC office)
• Compensation of $250,000-$330,000 base plus target bonus and comprehensive benefits
If you're looking for an opportunity to move beyond supporting the business and instead become a trusted strategic advisor with genuine ownership and influence please reach out to Sarah Sleight, ssleight@glslsg.com.
Exclusive In-House Search for CMBS & Structured Finance Attorney
New York, NY or Chicago, IL
We are conducting an exclusive search for an experienced CMBS and structured finance attorney to join a highly respected organization at the forefront of the commercial real estate finance market.
This is a unique opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys analyzing sophisticated transactions, evaluating complex structures and having a meaningful impact on market participants, while moving beyond the traditional demands of deal execution and billable hours.
The role will focus on a broad range of commercial real estate and structured finance transactions, including:
• Commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS)
• Single-asset/single-borrower transactions
• CRE CLOs
• Data center financings
• Single-family rental transactions
• Other innovative structured finance products
You will work closely with senior ratings professionals, transaction teams and outside counsel to evaluate legal and structural issues, identify potential risks, participate in transaction committees and contribute to market-leading research and analysis.
The ideal candidate will have:
• 5+ years of CMBS and/or commercial real estate finance experience
• Strong transactional judgment and analytical ability
• Experience reviewing complex loan and offering documents
• The ability to work independently while collaborating with sophisticated market professionals
Why this opportunity stands out:
• Exclusive search with a highly regarded market platform
• Opportunity to become a subject matter expert across a wide range of structured finance transactions
• Exposure to some of the most significant CMBS activity in the market
• Collaborative team environment with meaningful responsibility
• NYC or Chicago location
• Hybrid schedule (Tuesday through Thursday in office)
• $250,000-$275,000 base salary plus competitive benefits
For attorneys who enjoy the complexity of structured finance and want to leverage their expertise in a strategic, analytical role with extremely reasonable hours reporting to a wonderful manger, this is an opportunity worth exploring. If interested, please reach out to Stephanie Forrest, sforrest@glslsg.com.
Exclusive In-House Counsel Search, Finance with Energy/Infrastructure Focus
New York, NY
Join a global financial institution’s North American finance team in NYC, focused on energy and infrastructure, as the second legal counsel. Be at the forefront of this exploding sector as data centers transform the industry and power demand is rapidly increasing. Renewables, battery storage, strategies, and AI technologies are impacting public and private capital markets. Advise asset managers, corporations, institutional investors, banks and other financial institutions primarily engaged in conventional power, renewable energy, energy transition, midstream oil and gas and digital infrastructure.
3-5+ years of top BigLaw/in-house experience on complex project development and finance transactions OR general banking, lending, finance or credit with an interest in this sector is key. Commercially savvy lawyers who want to be intellectually stimulated working on cutting edge transactions and fully embedded in a creative and innovative “smart money” business team will thrive.
Responsibilities include:
- Advise the Energy and Infrastructure Finance team and wider group of stakeholders on transactional matters including: Origination, execution and closing of transactions where company leads or participates as a term or revolving lender, letter of credit issuer, arranger/bookrunner, administrative or collateral agent; Primary and secondary loan syndications; Administrative and collateral agency operational and other services, including loan disbursements and letter of credit issuances and draws; and Loan portfolio review and monitoring, including management of amendments, consents and waivers.
- Partnering with the senior legal counsel, prepare, review and/or negotiate NDA’s, reliance and non-reliance letters, letters of credit, engagement letters, and loan closing, draw down and payoff documents.
- Collaborate with outside counsel, attorneys and professionals, including consultants on technical/engineering, environmental, insurance and other specialist areas.
- Manage and test evolving Legal AI technology and software to optimize routine legal tasks;
- Participate in and lead meetings with clients and stakeholders; and attend industry events.
Compensation is highly competitive, including a base salary of up to $300K, depending on experience, plus generous target bonus and a full suite of benefits. They are in office in NYC 4 days a week with remote Fridays. The culture is truly friendly, open and collaborative. If interested, please reach out to Stephanie Forrest, sforrest@glslsg.com.
EXCLUSIVE STELLAR REGISTERED FUNDS IN-HOUSE COUNSEL ROLE
New York, NY
Our client, a publicly traded financial services company and its affiliated investment advisors located in midtown Manhattan, is looking for a Director, Associate Counsel, Wealth with 2-5+ years of registered funds experience. This attorney will provide legal support for the firm’s US registered funds, sub-advisory relationships and other retail products, including separately managed accounts and model-based programs with an emphasis on contracts, distribution, product development, marketing and sales practices; will work closely with senior management, fund administration and the compliance team; and will handle regulatory issues and general legal matters.
The ideal candidate will have at least 2-5+ years of detailed knowledge of securities laws applicable to registered investment companies including the Investment Company Act of 1940 and experience with the mutual funds, closed-end funds and other registered funds. Experience with exchange-traded funds, separately managed accounts and model-based programs, sub-advisory relationships, compliance, ISDA Master Agreements and other ancillary documentation for derivatives business and with issues faced by Broker/Dealers are all major pluses. Candidates must have top credentials and experience from in-house, regulatory agency and/or a leading law firm.
This is a fantastic role reporting to a phenomenal manager (the Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel – Wealth) at a stable public company that has a collegial, balanced work environment. There is great long-term potential and a clear path for advancement, as well as exposure to the General Counsel, C-suite executives and Board members.
Compensation will consist of a base of $210,000 to $240,000, as well as a discretionary, performance based annual cash bonus, restricted stock and a full suite of benefits. Hours are reasonable and predictable and the environment is collegial, professional and collaborative. They are in the midtown office 4 days a week and 1 day from home. If interested, please contact Stephanie Forrest, sforrest@glslsg.com.
Public Asset Manager Seeks Compliance & Regulatory Counsel
New York, NY
Our client, a publicly traded financial services company and its affiliated investment advisors located in midtown Manhattan, is seeking a Vice President, Regulatory Compliance Attorney, to work directly with the firm’s Global CCO & Associate General Counsel in a highly visible, strategic role supporting the global compliance program across registered and private fund platforms.
This is not a siloed “check-the-box” compliance position. This role sits at the intersection of legal, regulatory strategy, governance, business advisory, and enterprise risk management, with meaningful exposure to senior leadership and firmwide initiatives. The role reports to the Global CCO and will have 2-3 individuals reporting directly to them and has a clear growth trajectory.
Candidates must have:
- J.D.
- Minimum of 6–8 years of legal and regulatory experience, including significant in-house experience at a sophisticated asset manager and ideally also from a top law firm
- Direct experience working on both registered (’40 Act funds, ETFs, RIAs) and unregistered products (private funds, SMAs, other pooled vehicles)
- Strong working knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and Investment Company Act of 1940; familiarity with related regulatory frameworks (e.g., NFA, FINRA, AML)
- Maintains or is willing to obtain relevant FINRA Series licenses including the SIE, Series 7 and Series 24
- Experience managing a broad compliance team or projects with a strong understanding of both regulatory and trading or guideline compliance
- Strong judgment, executive presence and the ability to provide practical, business-oriented guidance in complex regulatory environments is also required.
For experienced investment management attorneys seeking a substantive, intellectually sophisticated platform with real strategic influence and growth potential, this is an exceptional opportunity.
Responsibilities include supporting the Global CCO in overseeing the firm’s global compliance program across registered and unregistered investment vehicles, including U.S. and non‑U.S. advisory activities, directly shaping and supporting new initiatives and key strategic priorities, as both partner and advisor to the business, serving as a mentor and educator within the Compliance team, and assisting with day‑to‑day compliance matters for investment advisers, registered funds, private funds, and other investment structures.
Compensation will consist of a base of $200,000 to $275,000, as well as a discretionary, performance-based annual cash bonus, restricted stock and a full suite of benefits.
Hours are manageable and reasonable and the in-office requirement is 4 days a week in the midtown Manhattan office. If interested, please reach out to Stephanie Forrest, sforrest@glslsg.com.
Renewable Energy Company Seeks PE Energy Transactions Counsel
New York, NY
Our client, a premier development, investment, and operating company focused on the North American power and energy infrastructure sector is seeking to hire both a Private Equity, Energy & Infrastructure Senior Counsel and Counsel to join its growing legal team supporting the private equity business. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for lawyers who want to work directly on the firm's most consequential transactions and not just manage outside counsel from a distance, but rather own deals alongside the investment team from origination through close. These roles will report to the General Counsel of Private Equity and will work with the other members of PE legal team and has meaningful runway for growth within the firm.
Ideal candidates will have
- 4–12+ years of transactional legal experience, with meaningful depth in one or more of the following areas: energy and infrastructure project finance or acquisition finance; energy M&A and structured equity
- Demonstrated experience as lead or co-lead on complex, multi-party transactions — with the ability to manage deal processes, supervise junior lawyers, and serve as primary contact for client and counterparty teams
- Familiarity with the range of structures relevant to energy investment: project-level senior secured facilities, back-leverage and holdco structures, fund LP/GP structures, acquisition financings, and corporate credit facilities
- Fund formation experience and tax equity investment (ITC, PTC, or transferability structures are a plus
- In-house experience is a plus but not required; lawyers from leading energy and infrastructure practices at major law firms are strongly encouraged to apply
As Senior Counsel you will:
- Lead and co-lead complex transactions across the energy and infrastructure sector, including power generation, storage, transmission, and adjacent infrastructure assets — spanning M&A, project finance, acquisition finance, structured equity, and tax equity
- Negotiate and draft the full suite of transaction documentation — purchase agreements, financing documents, credit agreements, security packages, joint venture agreements, tax equity documents, and related ancillary agreements
- Advise the investment team on deal structure, risk allocation, and legal strategy from early-stage evaluation through signing, financing, and closing
- Support fund-level legal matters including fund formation and governance, LP/GP relationship management, side letter negotiation, and investor onboarding across the PE platform
- Manage cross-functional legal workstreams involving regulatory, environmental, tax, real estate, and derivatives counsel, and coordinate outside counsel effectively across complex multi-party transactions
- Conduct and supervise due diligence across debt and equity financings, M&A transactions, major project contracts, and corporate matters; prepare and review diligence memoranda
- Develop relationships with investment professionals, finance teams, and senior leadership as a trusted advisor who adds value before problems arise
This is an amazing opportunity to have both a meaningful role and an opportunity to develop professionally with the support of collaborative and experienced peers.
Compensation is competitive and will consist of a base of $225,000 to $300,000, as well as a discretionary, performance-based annual cash bonus and a full suite of benefits that are 100% paid for by the company. Opportunities for carry may be available in the future.
If interested, please reach out to Sarah Sleight, ssleight@glslsg.com.
GLS Exclusive: Prestigious NJ Trial Boutique Seeks Litigation Associate
Northern New Jersey
We are working on an exclusive search for our client, an elite litigation boutique in Northern NJ. The firm is eager to hire a highly-motivated, entrepreneurial superstar litigation associate to join its exploding criminal and civil practice. The firm routinely represents major corporations and prominent individuals in top-of-the-news cases. It is proud to take multiple cases to trial each year and can offer talented associates the opportunity to be involved in cases from inception to completion and gain real responsibility from day one. Our search firm is proud that two of our BigLaw candidates were promoted to partnership and the firm is committed to continue to promote from within. This is an outstanding opportunity for litigators who want to get serious trial experience and continue to grow in a truly dynamic practice. For litigators eager to serve as an AUSA, the firm is incredibly well-connected with the DOJ, particularly in NJ and the SDNY, and can help pave the way for that opportunity. Candidates must have a Federal Clerkship, 2+ years of substantive, sophisticated litigation experience at a top firm, and an excellent academic record. NJ bar membership required (NY bar members may waive in). Compensation is highly competitive for both base and bonus. If interested, please contact Stephanie Forrest at sforrest@glslsg.com.
Top Tier Law Firms – Join the Restructuring Boom
New York, NY
Prominent law firms with destination debtor and creditor practices are eager to add associates with at least 2 years of transactional or litigation experience in insolvency or restructuring. This is the moment for ambitious, well-credentialed and motivated associates to move to some of the busiest and most sought-after insolvency practices. Secure your future in this wave. If interested, please contact Stephanie Forrest at sforrest@glslsg.com.
Major Financial Institution
New York, NY
Chief Compliance and Senior Compliance Officer positions are available. If interested, please contact Stephanie Forrest at sforrest@glslsg.com.
