In-House Legal Counsel

About Faropoint

Meaningful Relationships.  Ownership.  Curiosity.  Tenacity.

Established in 2012, Faropoint is a pure play RE fund manager focusing on the last mile industrial sector. Having acquired more than 500 warehouses to date, it is the most active aggregator of warehouses in the US in the past five years. Our platform is built to harness the sector’s fragmentation, operating through 7 regional offices with 120+ employees in vertically integrated teams enhanced by proprietary AI-driven tools, while benefiting from compelling fundamentals like constrained supply growth, reshoring, and e-commerce tailwinds.

In-House Legal Counsel

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented In-House Legal Counsel to join our legal team in Hoboken, NJ. This role will focus primarily on the formation, structuring, and ongoing operation of U.S.-based investment funds, while also supporting broader corporate legal subjects across the organization, Faropoint’s strategic growth and compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage legal aspects of U.S. investment fund formation, including drafting and reviewing fund documents, subscription agreements, and investor communications.


• Manage legal aspects of corporate operations such as drafting organizational documents, maintaining corporate records, and supporting intercompany transactions.


• Advise on fund governance, regulatory compliance, and operational matters throughout the fund lifecycle.


• Collaborate with internal teams (finance, investor relations, acquisitions) and external counsel to ensure smooth fund launches and ongoing operations.


• Support on broader legal and compliance matters, including SEC, AML, and other regulatory frameworks.


• Support in maintaining and enhancing corporate governance frameworks across Faropoint entities.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently earned law degree (J.D. or equivalent)


• Minimum 3 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in fund formation, private equity, or real estate investment.


• Strong understanding of U.S. securities laws, fund structures (LPs, REITs, etc.), and investor compliance.


• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Compensation

• This position offers a base salary in the $190,000-$210,000 range, plus discretionary bonus, competitive healthcare benefits, unlimited PTO, and a 401k match.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Faropoint is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.