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Pensions, Benefits & Investments Associate Attorney

$195k - $220k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Pensions, Benefits & Investments Associate Attorney

Locations: Austin, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Orange County, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Tucson, and Washington, DC.

Direct Counsel is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2–4 years of experience to join a leading Pensions, Benefits & Investments practice. This opportunity focuses on assisting an investment team with alternative investment and private fund investments across a range of asset classes .

The ideal candidate will have corporate or transactional experience, strong academic credentials, and the ability to take ownership of significant investment transactions in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with alternative investment and private fund investments across various asset classes

  • Support the investment team throughout sophisticated investment transactions

  • Draft, review, and negotiate corporate and transactional documents

  • Take ownership of significant components of investment transactions

  • Collaborate with attorneys and investment professionals throughout the transaction process

Requirements

  • 2–4 years of corporate or transactional legal experience

  • Experience or interest in alternative investments and/or private fund transactions

  • Strong academic credentials

  • Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills

  • Ability to take ownership of significant transactions and work independently

  • Strong attention to detail and sound judgment

  • Admission to the state bar in the jurisdiction where the candidate applies

Compensation

The annual salary range for a 2–4 year Associate Attorney is $195,000–$220,000 . Actual compensation will depend on qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.

Associates are also eligible for annual bonuses, including a bonus equal to 15% of base compensation upon meeting the firm's 1,850 annual billable-hour expectation , which includes up to 100 hours of approved pro bono work.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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