Fund Formation & Investment Management Associate Attorney
$240k - $390kDirect Counsel
Job Description
Job Description
Fund Formation & Investment Management Associate Attorney
Location: Boston, MA (preferred) | Chicago, IL | Dallas, TX | New York, NY
Direct Counsel is seeking a junior to mid-level Fund Formation & Investment Management Associate Attorney to join the investment management practice of a leading Am Law firm. This role offers the opportunity to work with sophisticated sponsors, institutional investors, and private fund managers on complex fund formation, structuring, and investment management matters.
ResponsibilitiesAdvise sponsors and investment managers on the formation, structuring, and operation of private investment funds .
Draft and negotiate fund formation documents , including private placement memoranda, partnership agreements, and related governing documents.
Represent both general partners and institutional investors in connection with fund investments and negotiations.
Assist with secondary sales of limited partner interests , including both buy-side and sell-side transactions.
Advise on GP-led fund restructurings and liquidity transactions .
Provide guidance on regulatory and compliance matters relating to private funds and investment advisers.
Work collaboratively with partners and clients to manage complex matters involving multiple attorneys and stakeholders.
2–6 years of experience in fund formation and investment management at a law firm or similar sophisticated practice environment.
Experience advising on private fund formation and management structuring .
Experience negotiating with institutional investors such as pension plans, endowments, and funds-of-funds.
Familiarity with secondary transactions and GP-led restructurings preferred.
Working knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act , related compliance obligations, and the Securities Act as it relates to private investment funds.
Strong drafting, negotiation, and project management skills.
Excellent academic credentials and strong written and verbal communication skills.
JD from an ABA-accredited law school .
Active bar admission in the jurisdiction of practice, or ability to obtain admission.
The expected salary range for this position is $240,000 – $390,000 , depending on experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and additional employee benefits.
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