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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SCS is a fiduciary wealth and investment management firm serving some of the world’s most ambitious wealth creators — ultra‑high‑net‑worth individuals, families, and institutions. SCS exists to transform wealth into possibility, helping its clients protect and amplify their capital, align it with their purpose, and build multi‑generational legacies.
SCS delivers an integrated family office and investment platform that brings together sophisticated multi‑asset class portfolio management, access to private investments, holistic wealth and estate planning, next‑generation education, and purpose‑driven advisory. SCS’s team is supported by a modern, scalable technology infrastructure that enhances SCS’s ability to deliver a seamless, proactive, white‑glove client experience.
SCS is part of Focus Financial Partners, a leading financial services firm comprised of wealth management, family office, and business management services.
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 [email protected].
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Skills Required
- J.D. from an accredited law school and admitted to practice
- Approximately 2 years of post-bar admission experience in financial services
- Relevant experience in private funds practice or asset management
- Strong understanding of U.S. securities laws
- Proven ability to review legal agreements
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
What We Do
Founded in 2002, Boston based SCS Financial Services is an investment and wealth management firm, serving families, family offices and institutional investors. We manage approximately $30 billion in assets on behalf of our private clients and select institutions. We are an organization that thrives on partnering with our clients, exceeding expectations and delivering superior investment results. SCS has never compromised. Our business model is client-aligned. Our professionals are world-class. Our team-based approach, both internal and external, produces a work environment and culture that is centered on consistently serving the best interests of our clients. The firm's overall business strengths include our employees and culture, tremendous relationships with our clients, a leadership position in the industry, excellent investment performance both for multi-asset class portfolios and private investments, and a powerful technology platform. We know that our ability to continuously succeed for our clients depends squarely on the caliber of professional talent we bring to our company. If you are an experienced wealth management professional looking to join a fast-paced rapidly growing organization that will challenge you and offer the opportunity for professional growth and success, then please forward your resume to [email protected]. SCS Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer. No phone calls please.
