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VP, Private Markets Attorney

Morgan Stanley


Job Location:

Boston, MA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 120000 - 205000
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Primary Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities will include advising investment professionals and directing outside counsel in connection with fundraising and marketing activities as well as compliance requirements arising from various statutory regulatory and internal policy obligations.

The candidate will be responsible for legal coverage within MSIMs Private Side business including:

> Advising on the formation and management of complex fund structures including 3c7 3c5 34 Act registered retail alternative vehicles business development companies 40 Act RICs and various offshore vehicles

> Advising on legal obligations arising in connection with corporate governance investor relations fund raising and investing activities

> Advising on asset management related activities

> Advising on marketing materials investor presentations and RFPs/DDQs in connection with fund raising

> Advising on formation and management of carry plan documentation

> Advising on distribution arrangements for alternatives

Skills Required

> At least 4 years of experience at major US law firm or in-house investment bank asset manager or private equity firm

> Experience with private equity private credit funds of funds and/or real estate and/or private investment funds that invest and raise capital on global basis

> Deep understanding of the external regulatory environments and trends relevant to private funds including matters arising under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 the Investment Company Act of 1940 the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 the Securities Act of 1933 Regulation D ERISA AIFMD and FINRA Rules

> Excellent analytical oral and written communication skills attention to detail maturity and judgement

> Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to forge strong and effective working relationships with key stakeholders across the business and across various regions

> Demonstrated ability to be creative in developing alternative solutions in a dynamic fast-paced and challenging environment

> Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and advance multiple projects

> Capacity to work and make informed decisions independently as well as partner with legal and compliance colleagues and business clients

> Experience engaging and overseeing external counsel as necessary

Location
> This position can be in New York NY or Boston MA with a requirement of 4 days in the office per week.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley we raise manage and allocate capital for our clients helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way thats differentiated and weve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first doing the right thing leading with exceptional ideas committing to diversity and inclusion and giving back - arent just beliefs they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. Theres also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $120000 and $205000 per year at the commencement of employment. However base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package which depending on the position may also include commission earnings incentive compensation discretionary bonuses other short and long-term incentive packages and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion where individuals are hired developed and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate bringing a variety of backgrounds talents perspectives and experiences.

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