Legal Operations Associate (Investments)

Company: Cambridge Associates
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Firm Overview: Cambridge Associates (“CA”) is a leading global investment firm. CA’s goal is to help endowments & foundations, pension plans, and ultra-high net worth private clients implement and manage custom investment portfolios that generate outperformance so that they can maximize their impact on the world. Cambridge Associates delivers a range of services, including outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, and investment consulting. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, CA has offices in key markets in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Our worldwide teams ensure our clients benefit from decades of global presence, local expertise, and relationships with the top global investment managers across the world. For more information, please visit www.cambridgeassociates.com . Job Description Summary: This individual will join a collegial and collaborative team environment within the Legal Department. The Investments Legal Team is seeking an experienced legal operations associate with alternative investments experience to support the Team's mandate in providing expert advice to the Firm's investment professionals. The successful candidate will gain valuable real-world investment experience working alongside attorneys, operations professionals, and investment professionals as they establish investment vehicles, and negotiate investments into private, hedge and other funds, managed accounts, and other investment products. Job Description: Job Responsibilities The individual will be expected to perform the following functions: Review, analyze and assess investment documentation. Related responsibilities include: (a) the intake of legal review requests and their associated documentation; (b) assisting teams with gathering all necessary documents, prior reviews, information and redlines. Assist with the formation and ongoing operation of legal entities, including investment vehicles. This work may entail maintaining and enhancing records, managing closing checklists, assisting with filings, entity liquidation and related matters. Track, record, maintain and update information about our clients. May include recording tax, jurisdictional and regulatory concerns and preferences, as well as required or preferred terms. Maintain and enhance records of fund reviews and side letters, such as (a) date of last review, (b) date of documents reviewed, (c) type of clients previously invested and (d) agreements pertaining to preferred fees and terms. Liaise with Research, Investment and Operations teams to deliver and receive information on investment products, timing, and other information. Assist all members of the Legal Department on various matters. Qualifications 2-4 years of paralegal or legal operations experience is preferred Project management experience is required Alternative investments experience is preferred Organized, detail-oriented, deadline-focused, and happy to work in a fast-paced investment environment. This individual should enjoy organizing, managing, and improving systems and processes. Ability to communicate and interact with peers and external contacts in an effective, tactful, and professional manner Ability to deal discretely with sensitive, confidential information concerning clients and corporate affairs Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college Base salary range for this role: Pay Range Minimum: 66800 Pay Range Maximum: 86800 In addition to the listed salary range, this position is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package. Actual placement within the stated salary range will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity. The firm is committed to the concept and practice of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. It is expected that all employees will follow a similar policy toward their co-workers.

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