Director & Senior Counsel
POSTING CLOSE DATE: Monday, August 17, 2026
As Director & Senior Counsel in our New York office, you'll lead sophisticated Private Equity transactions — direct investments, co-investments, fund investments, and venture & growth — as an embedded partner to the deal teams.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Working in BCI’s New York office, the Director & Senior Counsel is responsible for providing transaction legal services in relation to BCI’s investments and legal advice to BCI generally. The Director & Senior Counsel works in a team environment and closely with other counsel, including external lawyers, primarily to assist deal teams to execute on their global investment strategy in Private Equity. In addition, the Director & Senior Counsel embodies Legal Affairs’ business partner model, acting as a proactive, embedded partner to the Private Equity deal teams and the New York office to advance BCI's strategy while safeguarding its interests.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
The Legal Affairs Department provides comprehensive legal, compliance, and governance support across the organization. The department works to provide tailored risk-based advice, ensuring compliance with regulations and upholding high ethical standards. The team gives proactive, practical, and solution-oriented guidance to help their business partners make informed decisions, fostering innovation and driving success. By focusing on strategic objectives, the Legal Affairs Department supports BCI's ambitions and maintains its reputation as trusted advisors who can navigate the complex legal and regulatory landscape.
WHAT YOU BRING
a Law degree (LL.B. or J.D.)
admitted or qualified to be admitted to a US bar association (NY bar admission preferred)
7+ years’ experience in a transactional practice at a leading law firm, investment manager or financial institution
HELPFUL/PREFERRED
expertise in mergers and acquisitions and other investments in private equity, venture capital and growth areas
experience with private investment funds, including private equity (buyout or continuation vehicle) or venture capital funds
familiarity with global regulatory processes (e.g., CFIUS, HSR and other merger control, antitrust and foreign direct investment filings)
experience coordinating transactions across teams, including with tax, regulatory, compliance and finance teams
experience working with legal technology and AI
experience with statutory entities, pension plans and institutional investors
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Works closely with deal teams within the asset classes providing time sensitive legal advice and support for complex transactional, investment and operational activities
Serves as a proactive business partner to Private Equity deal teams and the New York office, anticipating legal needs and shaping how the business approaches opportunities and risk
Assists the Chief Legal Officer and other members of Legal Affairs on an as-needed basis in providing legal advice and support to investment departments and operational teams
Engages, supervises and coordinates external legal, regulatory and diligence advisors
Drafts, reviews, revises and negotiates investment related agreements
Facilitates regulatory processes to close investment transactions
Provides guidance and advice on contractual, legal, regulatory and governance requirements
Identifies legal and regulatory risks, working with others to appropriately manage or mitigate those risks within BCI’s business environment and commercial strategies
Builds relationships and communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Appropriately utilizes legal technology and AI in day-to-day tasks, and contributes to process improvements and efficiency
Anticipates and foresees legal and business risks specific to own area of expertise and business risk tolerance
Evaluates issues accurately and escalates appropriately
Makes decisions, forms strategy and executes independently with minimal supervision
Resolves complex issues within areas of expertise and experience
Approaches work with an understanding of how it relates to long-term objectives and strategies of the legal department and BCI’s long term investment horizon
WHERE YOU WILL WORK
This role is based at BCI's New York office.
SALARY RANGE
The annualized base salary range for this role is USD $238,000 to $325,000.
BCI offers a competitive total rewards package, including a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, and paid time off. We pay our people competitively in the markets in which we operate and with consideration for internal equity and job structure. The base salary will consider factors such as the individual's skill set, experience, and internal equity. We aim for actual pay to be around the market median for expected performance and the upper quartile for excellent performance. Actual salaries may vary based on experience and expertise.
Next Steps
To apply online, please submit your resume promptly. Applications will be actively reviewed, and those selected for an interview will be contacted. We welcome all qualified candidates who are legally authorized to work in the country where this job is located. If you do not have authorization, or if your work permit has restrictions or is due to expire within 12 months, please inform our recruitment team if shortlisted.
At BCI, we value diversity and foster an inclusive culture where all employees can thrive. We are performance and client-focused, valuing integrity, and we want to know you if you share these values. We recognize that some skills can be learned on the job and encourage everyone to apply. If you require accommodations for the recruitment process, such as alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms, please contact us at [email protected].
To learn more about working with BCI, including our comprehensive benefits packages, our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and the recruitment process visit our BCI Careers Page
BCI does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruitment agencies, executive search firms, or staffing suppliers unless they have an existing contractual agreement with our organization. Our approved vendor relationships are established for particular recruitment requirements and do not extend to general job postings on our website or other platforms. Any candidate information or resumes submitted by suppliers not approved by BCI will be deemed unsolicited and will not be reviewed or considered. BCI will not be liable for any fees, commissions, or charges related to unsolicited candidate submissions or recruitment services
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