Basic information
Job Name:
Return to Corporate – Global Funds Legal Team
Location:
New York/OVA
Line of Business:
Legal & Compliance
Job Function:
Investor Services
Date:
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Return to Corporate - Global Funds Legal Team
The Carlyle Group
Legal
New York, NY, USA
USD 12,500-12,500 / month
Posted on Oct 9, 2025
Position Summary
Department Description
Carlyle’s Global Funds Legal team provides well-reasoned, concise advice on current, proposed or anticipated business activities of Carlyle and our funds, balancing business-oriented goals with legal and reputational risk.
Position Summary
We are seeking a seasoned legal professional to join our team on a six-month “Return to Corporate” (RTC) consulting assignment. This role is designed for an experienced attorney returning to the workforce who brings deep expertise in private funds law and is eager to apply that knowledge to innovative wealth and evergreen product structures. The RTC professional will partner with investment, fundraising, structuring, and legal/compliance teams to help advance our wealth platform initiatives.
This role is part of our returnship program, designed to provide experienced professionals re-entering the workforce with an opportunity to re-engage, refresh, and contribute meaningfully. Participants will receive mentorship, structured onboarding, and exposure to senior stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the structuring, formation, and ongoing governance of evergreen and semi-liquid private market vehicles.
- Advise on U.S. securities laws, regulatory requirements, and distribution considerations specific to wealth management platforms.
- Partner with fundraising and distribution teams to align liquidity mechanics and investor access with platform capabilities.
- Provide legal support for strategic product design, balancing commercial objectives with regulatory risk management.
- Collaborate with external counsel and service providers to manage documentation, disclosures, and investor communications.
- Act as a strategic communicator with internal stakeholders, offering clear guidance on complex fund structuring issues.
- Contribute to structuring and managing distribution partner agreements
Qualifications
Education & Certificates
- JD from a top-tier law school with strong academic performance
Professional Experience
- 5+ years practicing private funds law, ideally from a top-tier law firm or a leading alternative asset manager.
- 2+ years removed from a corporate environment.
- Hands-on exposure to evergreen and semi-liquid fund structures strongly preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. fund formation, securities law, and regulatory considerations for private market products.
- Experience with the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940
- Strong communication skills with the ability to partner across investment, fundraising, and structuring teams.
- Strategic, solutions-oriented, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
Benefits/Compensation
The compensation range for this role is specific to New York City and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to the skill sets required/preferred; prior experience and training; licenses and/or certifications.
The anticipated monthly rate will be around $12,500.
In addition to the base salary, the hired professional will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package spanning retirement benefits, health insurance, life insurance and disability, paid time off, paid holidays, family planning benefits and various wellness programs. Additionally, the hired professional may also be eligible to participate in an annual discretionary incentive program, the award of which will be dependent on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Due to the high volume of candidates, please be advised that only candidates selected to interview will be contacted by Carlyle.
Company Information
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $465 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 652 investment vehicles as of June 30, 2025. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,300 professionals operating in 27 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Carlyle places an emphasis on development, retention and inclusion as supported by our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Carlyle's purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, which range from public and private pension funds to wealthy individuals and families to sovereign wealth funds, unions and corporations. Carlyle invests across three segments - Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Carlyle AlpInvest - and has expertise in various industries, including: aerospace, defense & government services, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation.
At Carlyle, we believe that a wide spectrum of experiences and viewpoints drives performance and success. Our CEO, Harvey Schwartz, has stated that, "To build better businesses and create value for all of our stakeholders, we are focused on assembling leadership teams with the strongest insights from a range of perspectives." We strive to foster an environment where ideas are openly shared and valued. By bringing together teams with varied expertise and approaches, we enjoy a competitive advantage and create a stronger foundation for long-term success.