Our client, a leading law firm, is seeking an associate with 1–5 years of relevant experience to join its Fund Formation & Investment Management practice. The preferred locations are Boston or New York, but qualified candidates in Chicago or Dallas will also be considered.

The role involves advising fund sponsors and investors across the private funds lifecycle, including fund and management company structuring, negotiating with institutional investors (e.g., pension plans, funds-of-funds, endowments, foundations), secondary transactions involving LP fund stakes, and GP-led restructurings. A working knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act, compliance matters, and the Securities Act as it relates to private investment funds is required.

The ideal candidate will have strong drafting skills, comfort working in teams, and direct interaction with partners, senior counsel, senior associates, and clients. We are looking for a proactive, collaborative, and detail-oriented professional with an exceptional work ethic.

Applicants must hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the bar in the jurisdiction(s) where admitted. Timely admission to the bar of the hiring office's state will be a condition of employment.

To apply, please submit a resume, law school transcript, deal sheet, and cover letter noting your office preference.

1–5 years of fund formation and investment management experience
Experience with fund and management structuring
Experience negotiating for and against institutional investors (e.g., government pension plans, funds-of-funds, endowments, foundations)
Experience with secondary sales of LP fund stakes (buy- and sell-side) and GP-led fund restructurings
Working knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act, compliance matters, and the Securities Act as it relates to private investment funds
Excellent document drafting skills
JD from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar membership in the jurisdiction(s) where admitted

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