Legal Counsel

Job Description The Firm Our client, a rapidly growing private equity firm, is seeking an Attorney to join its legal and compliance team in San Diego. The attorney will work closely with the GC/CCO, investment team and senior leadership across transactions, fund matters, corporate governance and regulatory issues. The Role: This is a broad in-house opportunity for an attorney coming from either an M&A/private equity transactions or private funds/fund formation background who is interested in expanding their experience across the full legal function of a growing private equity firm. Key responsibilities: Support platform investments, add-on acquisitions, dispositions and other private equity transactions Assist with legal due diligence, deal execution and transaction documentation Support fund formation, fund structuring and ongoing fund-related matters Work on LP agreements, subscription documents, side letters and other investor documentation Advise on management company, fund and entity governance matters Draft and review NDAs, engagement letters and commercial agreements Manage legal workstreams and serve as a key point of contact for investment professionals, outside counsel, and other service providers Help build and improve legal processes as the firm continues to grow Qualifications: JD required Approximately 3–6+ years of relevant legal experience Strong background in either: Private equity M&A / corporate transactions, or Private funds / fund formation Top law firm training strongly preferred In-house or investment management experience is a plus, but not required Strong drafting, negotiation and project management skills Commercial, collaborative and comfortable working in a lean, fast-paced environment