# Senior Legal Counsel - US at Moonfare

- Company: Moonfare
- What the company does: Moonfare is a private equity investing platform making top-tier funds available to retail and institutional investors at lower minimums. Backed by Insight.
- Company website: https://www.moonfare.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: New York, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-08
- Apply by: 2026-10-23
- Apply: https://www.moonfare.com/open-position/?gh_jid=7984495003
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/moonfare-senior-legal-counsel-us/

## About the role

Our team combines finance veterans with talent from tech, consulting, law and industries you’d never expect. Headquartered in Berlin, we operate from eight offices across Europe, the US and Asia. If you're ready to build what's next in private markets, let's talk.

## What they're looking for

- Strategic Advisory: Provide legal guidance on new product launches, co-investments, and secondary market opportunities within the US jurisdiction
- Regulatory Oversight: Act as the primary liaison for SEC and FINRA matters. You will be responsible for managing and ensuring all filings, including Form ADV's and Form D's, Blue Sky, are accurate and timely
- Currently licensed to practice law in a US state, with a preference for New York
- Private Funds Expertise: 8–12 years of experience, with a significant track record in private equity, venture capital, or asset management legal roles
- SEC/FINRA Knowledge: Understanding of the US regulatory landscape, specifically regarding broker-dealers, RIAs, and private placements (Reg D)
- Hands-On: You have drafted the documents and owned the filings yourself. A track record that depends on a large legal team or on external counsel for everything will not translate here

Tags: Legal