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Manager Investment Counsel Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Legalist is a tech-enabled alternative asset manager that uses proprietary data-driven origination ... We're hiring an Investment Counsel to help deploy our latest litigation finance fund. You'll be ...

Support review and negotiation of term sheets, SAFEs, and equity financing documents alongside company and investors' counsel. * Real Estate: Handle commercial lease review and negotiation; manage ...

Corporate Counsel - Technology & Emerging Growth Level: Mid-Level Associate Location: Santa Monica ... Manage multifaceted deals with minimal supervision * Advise fast‑growth companies and investors ...

Corporate Counsel

Palo Alto, CA · On-site +1

$184K - $225K/yr

Our new Corporate Counsel will be responsible for providing internal partners with legal advice and ... Investment management and advisory services-which are not FDIC insured-are provided by Wealthfront ...

Our new Corporate Counsel will be responsible for providing internal partners with legal advice and ... Investment management and advisory services-which are not FDIC insured-are provided by Wealthfront ...

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What is the difference between Manager Investment Counsel vs Investment Analyst?

AspectManager Investment CounselInvestment Analyst
CredentialsCFP, CFA, or equivalent certifications often preferredCFA or related finance degrees common
Work EnvironmentClient-facing, managing portfolios and providing investment adviceResearch-focused, analyzing market data and securities
Employer & Industry UsageFinancial advisory firms, wealth management, private banksAsset management firms, investment banks, research institutions

The main difference is that Manager Investment Counsel primarily provides client-focused investment advice and manages portfolios, while Investment Analysts focus on researching and analyzing securities to inform investment decisions. Both roles require strong financial credentials, but their daily tasks and client interaction levels differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Manager Investment Counsel job openings in California as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Hybrid job distribution.
Investment Counsel

Investment Counsel

Legalist

Bodega Bay, CA

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

Intro description:

Legalist is a tech-enabled alternative asset manager that uses proprietary data-driven origination to invest in uncorrelated legal and government-payment assets. Founded out of Y Combinator in 2016, Legalist manages over $1.7 billion for endowments, foundations, and family offices.

We're hiring an Investment Counsel to help deploy our latest litigation finance fund. You'll be joining a growing team of engineers, lawyers, and investment analysts to make real-time decisions in a fast-paced environment. If you're an experienced lawyer interested in building the future of law and finance, we'd love to talk with you.

Core responsibilities:

  • Legal research and due diligence on investment opportunities
  • Preparation of investment memos
  • Real-time negotiation with plaintiffs and attorneys over investment terms and pricing
  • Training and working closely with the engineering team to translate legal knowledge into automation

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, History, Law or related field desirable or equivalent experience from a top-tier institution.
  • J.D. from an accredited top 20 law school
  • 10+ years post-law school experience, including in a litigation practice at AmLaw 200 firm and/or comparable boutique firms
  • Experience with plaintiff-side representation, alternative fee arrangements, litigation finance, and/or in an asset-management environment are pluses but not required
  • Experience in several of the following areas: commercial litigation, breach of contract, antitrust, multidistrict litigation, employment disputes, whistleblower claims, corporate governance litigation