Principal, Global Funds Legal - Wealth Products
Position Summary:
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.
The attorney would be a part of the Global Funds Legal team and would advise on all aspects of fund raising for Carlyle's wealth-focused funds, including new product development, fund formation, fund structuring, and fund governance and operational matters. This attorney will assist with preparing and reviewing regulatory filings and offering documents and drafting, negotiating and interpreting limited partnership agreements, distribution agreements and related fund documents. The attorney will also work on other miscellaneous internal regulatory issues. This position will also act as a liaison between Carlyle and outside counsel.
Location: This position can be in New York, NY or Washington, DC.
In-Office Requirements: 4 days per week in-office
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist with preparation and review of regulatory filings and offering documents
- Draft, negotiate and interpret limited partnership agreements, distribution agreements, and other documentation relating to Carlyle's wealth-focused funds
- Draft and maintain appropriate policies and procedures for wealth-focused funds
- Assist fund team with ongoing operational and governance matters, including board matters
- Draft and review non-disclosure agreements, letter agreements, structure charts, resolutions and other documents
Requirements:
- JD from a top-tier law school with strong academic performance
- Active member of the bar of at least one state or the District of Columbia
- At least 7 years of professional working experience at a reputable law firm with a focus on fund formation
- Experience with 1934 Securities Exchange Act and 1940 Investment Company Act preferred
- Attention to detail, strong time management, organizational skills and logical/analytical approach to work are essential
- Ability to think critically, spot issues and exercise good judgement, balancing business-oriented goals with legal and reputational risk
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Benefits/Compensation
The compensation range for this role is specific to Washington, DC and New York, NY 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 base salary range for this role is $250,000.
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 Profile
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $477 billion of assets under management, across 678 investment vehicles as of December 31, 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 2,500 professionals operating in 27 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.
Carlyle’s purpose is to connect people, ideas, and capital to fuel growth for companies and performance for 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 deep expertise across industries, markets, and geographies.
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." Reflecting this view, emphasis is placed on development, retention and inclusion through our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). We cultivate a culture where ideas are openly shared and challenged, connecting diverse expertise and perspectives to drive enduring value.
