Legal Counsel

Wilshire is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team. This is an exciting role for a lawyer who understands private funds and wants to build an in-house career in alternatives. This role will provide comprehensive legal support across the firm’s asset management business, focusing on corporate, fund-related, and regulatory matters. The successful candidate will play a hands-on role in supporting the firm’s growth by partnering with business, compliance, and operational teams to support product development, fund structuring, and global distribution initiatives - while also advising on corporate initiatives and new business opportunities. What you’ll do: Provide legal advice on corporate, regulatory, and fund-related matters, with a focus on private funds and alternative strategies (including, private equity, private credit, hedge funds, or hybrid strategies). Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including fund offering documents, investment management agreements, limited partnership agreements, side letters, and vendor/service provider agreements. Advise on investor negotiations, including co-investment arrangements and strategic partnerships. Advise on U.S. and cross-border marketing and distribution issues relating to private funds and other investment products. Collaborate with compliance, structuring, sales, finance, and operations teams to ensure smooth execution of business initiatives. Help the business navigate key legal considerations, including ERISA, tax, data privacy, and regulatory requirements. Work closely with external counsel while developing strong internal capabilities.