Funds Associate Attorney (Multi-Office)

An Am Law 50 firm is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Investment Management team, focusing primarily on private fund formation. The practice spans private equity, private credit, real estate and other real assets, entertainment, and venture capital funds. The firm will consider candidates in any city where it has an office, with a preference for Dallas.

The team advises private fund sponsors on the formation and offering of U.S. and international pooled investment vehicles and bespoke fund-of-one arrangements, and counsels on new laws and regulations applicable to private funds and their managers. It also represents institutional investors allocating capital to private fund investments, including primary, secondary, and co-investment transactions. Attorneys handle operational matters such as internal governance, investment adviser compliance, carried interest and co-investment arrangements, spinouts, GP stakes, secondaries, reorganizations, and fund restructurings.

The role involves close collaboration with industry teams covering portfolio assets, including private equity, real estate finance, EB-5 project finance, and consumer finance and fintech, offering the chance to develop specialized expertise. Associates receive early and frequent direct client exposure and work with experienced practitioners on sophisticated national matters in a collegial office environment. The annual salary range is $310,000 to $390,000.

• At least 4 years of experience in private fund formation
• Experience drafting and reviewing fund-related documentation, including private placement memoranda, subscription documents, and LLC and partnership agreements
• Experience representing institutional investors in negotiating private fund investments
• Working knowledge of relevant securities rules and regulations, including the Investment Advisers Act
• Outstanding academic credentials and experience at an AmLaw 100 firm
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Resume and law school transcript required to apply