Associate

Fund Formation & Investment Management Associate

An Am Law 200 firm

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Top-tier national law firm is seeking a Fund Formation & Investment Management associate to join a busy private funds practice. The role is open to qualified candidates preferring Boston; strong candidates in Chicago, Dallas, or New York will also be considered. Flexible placement at other U.S. offices may be possible based on practice needs.

The team advises general partners and limited partners across the private funds lifecycle, including fund and management company formation, secondary transactions, GP-led restructurings, and investor negotiations. The position requires hands-on drafting, matter management across multi-attorney teams, and regular engagement with senior lawyers and clients.

The group values candidates with a proactive mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to collaborative, high-performance work. The firm offers a full professional benefits package and supports career development within a growing practice.

  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing; timely admission in the hiring office state required.
  • Approximately 4–6 years of relevant fund formation and investment management experience.
  • Experience with fund and manager structuring, negotiating with institutional investors, secondary LP transactions (buy- and sell-side), and GP-led restructurings.
  • Working knowledge of Investment Advisers Act registration, SEC securities considerations for private funds, and fund compliance matters.
  • Strong drafting skills, ability to manage complex matters with multiple team members, and excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

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