A leading national law firm is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Investment Management team, focusing primarily on private fund formation. The role emphasizes private equity, private credit, real estate and other real assets, entertainment, and venture capital funds.

The team advises private fund sponsors on the formation and offering of U.S. and international pooled investment vehicles, including bespoke fund-of-one arrangements, and counsels on regulatory developments affecting private funds and their managers. It also represents institutional investors in primary, secondary, and co-investment transactions, and advises investment advisory firms on operational matters such as internal governance, adviser compliance, carried interest and co-investment arrangements, spinouts, GP stakes, secondaries, reorganizations, fund restructurings, and portfolio acquisitions and dispositions.

The associate will collaborate closely with industry teams covering private equity, real estate finance, project finance, and consumer finance/fintech, with opportunities to develop specialized expertise in various client portfolio assets. Associates receive early and frequent direct client exposure and work alongside experienced practitioners on sophisticated national matters in a collegial office setting.

At least 4 years of experience in private fund formation
Experience drafting and reviewing fund 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 prior experience at an Am Law 100 firm
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Resume and law school transcript required

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