Morgan Stanley
ED, Alternative Investments Attorney
$165K–$275K
Purchase, New York · On-site · Full-time · Posted Aug 16, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience; at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house, preferably with a financial services firm.
- Education
- J.D. required.
About the job
Advises Morgan Stanley Wealth Management on the structuring, distribution, marketing, diligence, and ongoing support of alternative investment and private markets products and transactions.
What you'll do
- Drafts and negotiates offering, distribution, servicing, and client account documents; reviews offering materials and communications.
- Advises on legal and regulatory obligations for fundraising, marketing, investing, co-investments, secondaries, and private securities offerings.
- Manages outside counsel and supports regulatory inquiries, fund maintenance, form agreements, and related projects.
What they ask for
- J.D.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house.
- Strong experience with alternative investments and/or private markets.
- Experience interpreting statutes, rules, and regulations, with knowledge of U.S. securities laws.
Nice to have
- Experience with co-investments, direct investments, and/or secondary transactions in private securities.
- Broker-dealer/FINRA experience and related ERISA, anti-money laundering, data protection, or tax experience.
Pay
$165,000 and $275,000 per year (base salary)
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