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Get Access To All JobsAt T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident.
We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business. With a career at the firm, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. You’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well as compensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respects and values differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity.
Join us for the opportunity to grow and make a difference in ways that matter to you.
About this Position
The Senior Legal Counsel will support the firm’s alternative investments platform by providing legal advice and guidance across private funds, alternative investment products, and related advisory activities. This role may involve supporting the structuring, launch, offering, governance, and ongoing operation of alternative investment vehicles and related mandates, including private equity, private credit, CLOs, and other private market strategies. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating fund documents, side letters, subscription and investment management documentation, separately managed account and funds-of-one arrangements, and other strategic commercial agreements; advising on regulatory and compliance matters affecting private fund advisers and investment advisers; analyzing new laws and regulatory developments and advising on their impact; and partnering with business, compliance, risk, tax, operations, and other legal colleagues on strategic initiatives and complex legal issues affecting the alternative investments business.
Role Summary
- Requires specialized knowledge and expertise in their own job discipline and experience in integrating related disciplinary knowledge
- Supports a discipline or cross-functional program of notable risk; uses sophisticated analytical thought to identify innovative solutions
- Accountable for work of self and others; sets standards around which others will operate
- Works independently, with guidance in complex situations
- Acts as adviser to management and key external stakeholders on broad ranging projects
Responsibilities
- Provides day-to-day legal support to the alternative investments business, including advising on the formation, structuring, offering, governance, and ongoing maintenance of private funds and related products. Drafts, reviews, and negotiates fund documentation, side letters, subscription materials, investment management agreements, distribution-related agreements, and other related agreements, while balancing legal, regulatory, operational, and reputational risk.
- Partners closely with others on the legal team, compliance, risk, operations, finance, tax, investor relations, and business leadership to develop practical legal solutions for complex issues affecting alternative investment products and advisory activities. Coordinates with internal and external counsel on matters involving the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, private fund requirements, offering and disclosure matters, and other applicable U.S. and non-U.S. regulatory regimes.
- Maintains deep knowledge of alternative investment structures, products, and strategies, as well as the regulatory frameworks applicable to private fund sponsors and investment advisers. Monitors legal and regulatory developments affecting private funds, preferential treatment and side letter practices, disclosure obligations, fund governance, and adviser compliance obligations, and translates those developments into actionable guidance for the business.
- Handles a portfolio of moderate to highly complex legal matters relevant to alternative investments, including private fund launches, amendments to existing vehicles, investor negotiations, product development initiatives, and strategic business projects. Serves as a trusted adviser to internal stakeholders on issues requiring sound judgment, strong drafting skills, and commercial pragmatism.
Qualifications
Required:
- Law degree from an accredited School of Law and admission to the MD State Bar or another state bar, plus at least 8+ years of total relevant legal experience
- Experience working in or for a regulated financial institution, investment manager, private fund sponsor, or law firm supporting asset management or alternative investments, with familiarity with relevant federal securities and investment adviser regulatory frameworks
Preferred:
- Attorney with in-house asset management, private funds, or alternative investments experience and 5+ years of experience in a relevant practice area
- Experience drafting and negotiating private fund documentation, side letters, subscription materials, investment management agreements, and other documents relating to alternative investment products and institutional investors
- Demonstrated experience working effectively with attorneys, compliance, risk, operations, tax, and business teams in a fast-paced asset management or alternative investments environment
- The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and a proactive approach to tackling complex and multifaceted work assignments
- Ability to interact effectively and work in partnership with a diverse group of internal and external contacts
FINRA Requirements
FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.
Work Flexibility
This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to one day per week from home.
Base Salary Ranges
Please review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity.
$145,000.00 - $247,000.00 for the location of: Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers
$159,000.00 - $272,000.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C.
$181,000.00 - $309,000.00 for the location of: New York, California
Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role. Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all.
Benefits
We value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you’ll be supported with resources, benefits, and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you.
Featured employee benefits to enrich your life:
- Competitive compensation
- Annual bonus eligibility
- A generous retirement plan
- Hybrid work schedule
- Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy
- Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days
- Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits
Learn more about our benefits.
T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.
At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident.
We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business. With a career at the firm, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. You’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well as compensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respects and values differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity.
Join us for the opportunity to grow and make a difference in ways that matter to you.
About this Position
The Senior Legal Counsel will support the firm’s alternative investments platform by providing legal advice and guidance across private funds, alternative investment products, and related advisory activities. This role may involve supporting the structuring, launch, offering, governance, and ongoing operation of alternative investment vehicles and related mandates, including private equity, private credit, CLOs, and other private market strategies. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating fund documents, side letters, subscription and investment management documentation, separately managed account and funds-of-one arrangements, and other strategic commercial agreements; advising on regulatory and compliance matters affecting private fund advisers and investment advisers; analyzing new laws and regulatory developments and advising on their impact; and partnering with business, compliance, risk, tax, operations, and other legal colleagues on strategic initiatives and complex legal issues affecting the alternative investments business.
Role Summary
- Requires specialized knowledge and expertise in their own job discipline and experience in integrating related disciplinary knowledge
- Supports a discipline or cross-functional program of notable risk; uses sophisticated analytical thought to identify innovative solutions
- Accountable for work of self and others; sets standards around which others will operate
- Works independently, with guidance in complex situations
- Acts as adviser to management and key external stakeholders on broad ranging projects
Responsibilities
- Provides day-to-day legal support to the alternative investments business, including advising on the formation, structuring, offering, governance, and ongoing maintenance of private funds and related products. Drafts, reviews, and negotiates fund documentation, side letters, subscription materials, investment management agreements, distribution-related agreements, and other related agreements, while balancing legal, regulatory, operational, and reputational risk.
- Partners closely with others on the legal team, compliance, risk, operations, finance, tax, investor relations, and business leadership to develop practical legal solutions for complex issues affecting alternative investment products and advisory activities. Coordinates with internal and external counsel on matters involving the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, private fund requirements, offering and disclosure matters, and other applicable U.S. and non-U.S. regulatory regimes.
- Maintains deep knowledge of alternative investment structures, products, and strategies, as well as the regulatory frameworks applicable to private fund sponsors and investment advisers. Monitors legal and regulatory developments affecting private funds, preferential treatment and side letter practices, disclosure obligations, fund governance, and adviser compliance obligations, and translates those developments into actionable guidance for the business.
- Handles a portfolio of moderate to highly complex legal matters relevant to alternative investments, including private fund launches, amendments to existing vehicles, investor negotiations, product development initiatives, and strategic business projects. Serves as a trusted adviser to internal stakeholders on issues requiring sound judgment, strong drafting skills, and commercial pragmatism.
Qualifications
Required:
- Law degree from an accredited School of Law and admission to the MD State Bar or another state bar, plus at least 8+ years of total relevant legal experience
- Experience working in or for a regulated financial institution, investment manager, private fund sponsor, or law firm supporting asset management or alternative investments, with familiarity with relevant federal securities and investment adviser regulatory frameworks
Preferred:
- Attorney with in-house asset management, private funds, or alternative investments experience and 5+ years of experience in a relevant practice area
- Experience drafting and negotiating private fund documentation, side letters, subscription materials, investment management agreements, and other documents relating to alternative investment products and institutional investors
- Demonstrated experience working effectively with attorneys, compliance, risk, operations, tax, and business teams in a fast-paced asset management or alternative investments environment
- The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and a proactive approach to tackling complex and multifaceted work assignments
- Ability to interact effectively and work in partnership with a diverse group of internal and external contacts
FINRA Requirements
FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.
Work Flexibility
This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to one day per week from home.
Base Salary Ranges
Please review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity.
$145,000.00 - $247,000.00 for the location of: Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers
$159,000.00 - $272,000.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C.
$181,000.00 - $309,000.00 for the location of: New York, California
Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role. Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all.
Benefits
We value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you’ll be supported with resources, benefits, and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you.
Featured employee benefits to enrich your life:
- Competitive compensation
- Annual bonus eligibility
- A generous retirement plan
- Hybrid work schedule
- Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy
- Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days
- Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits
Learn more about our benefits.
T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Legal Counsel
Verify your bar admission transfers
H-1B approval for Legal Counsel depends partly on active bar membership in a relevant jurisdiction. Confirm your home-country legal credentials have been evaluated and that you've pursued admission through your state bar before the I-129 is filed.
Target in-house roles over law firms
Corporate legal departments at publicly traded companies sponsor H-1B petitions far more consistently than law firms, which often treat associates as temporary hires. Focus your search on companies with dedicated compliance, contracts, or regulatory counsel headcount.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Legal Counsel roles by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This shows you which companies have already sponsored the role, so you're not guessing about sponsorship willingness during outreach.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for Legal Counsel before you receive an offer.
Prepare a specialty occupation memo early
USCIS scrutinizes Legal Counsel petitions where the job description is broad. Work with your employer's immigration counsel to document why the role requires a law degree specifically, using your actual job duties rather than a generic counsel description.
Account for premium processing in your timeline
Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months, which affects your start date and any cap-gap or grace period calculations. Premium processing upgrades the decision timeline to 15 business days and is commonly used for time-sensitive Legal Counsel hires.
H-1B Visa Legal Counsel: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Legal Counsel role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Legal Counsel positions require at minimum a Juris Doctor and active bar admission, which satisfies USCIS's degree-in-a-specific-specialty requirement. The O*NET classification for lawyers confirms the role requires a doctoral or professional degree. Employers still need to document that the specific position requires that level of legal education, not just that law degrees are common in the field.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Legal Counsel roles?
Corporate legal departments at technology, financial services, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing companies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for in-house counsel. Law firms sponsor far less frequently and usually only for foreign-trained attorneys in specific practice areas. You can find employers with verified LCA filing history for Legal Counsel roles on Migrate Mate, which filters by role and sponsorship activity.
Can I work as Legal Counsel on H-1B if I'm not licensed in the state where the job is located?
Generally no. USCIS expects the H-1B beneficiary to hold an active bar license in the jurisdiction where they'll practice. If you're licensed elsewhere, you'll typically need to pass the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination and meet that state's bar admission requirements before or concurrent with the H-1B filing. Some roles involving only federal law or transactional work have more flexibility, but state bar admission is the standard expectation.
How does the DOL prevailing wage apply to H-1B Legal Counsel positions?
Before filing the I-129, your employer files an LCA certifying they'll pay at or above the DOL prevailing wage for the Legal Counsel role in your work location. Wage levels range from Level I for entry-level positions to Level IV for senior roles. The OFLC Wage Search lets you look up the applicable wage tier by job title and metropolitan area so you can verify the offer aligns before the LCA is submitted.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer's Legal Counsel role is eliminated?
You have a 60-day grace period after losing H-1B employment to find a new sponsoring employer, file a change of status, or depart the U.S. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before that window closes. USCIS allows H-1B portability, meaning you can begin working for the new employer once the transfer petition is filed, without waiting for approval, as long as the petition is non-frivolous.