Corporate Attorney Associate (Mid-to-Senior Level) Private Investment Funds / Fund Formation
$310kDirect Counsel
Job Description
Job Description
Direct Counsel is seeking a Mid-to-Senior Level Corporate Associate with 4–8 years of experience to join a rapidly growing Private Investment Funds practice . This position is ideal for an experienced corporate attorney with a strong background in venture capital or private equity fund formation, fund counseling, and related corporate and securities matters .
The associate will serve as a core member of a sophisticated funds team focused on the formation, structuring, and ongoing representation of venture funds, venture studios, incubators, accelerators, and crypto-related investment funds .
LocationsThis opportunity is available in:
- Boston
- New York
- San Francisco
- Santa Monica
- Seattle
- Silicon Valley
- Washington, D.C.
- Advise sponsors and investment managers on the formation and structuring of private investment funds .
- Represent venture capital and private equity funds throughout their formation and ongoing operations.
- Advise venture studios, incubators, accelerators, and crypto-related funds.
- Draft, review, and negotiate sophisticated fund formation and investment management documents .
- Counsel clients regarding ongoing fund governance, operations, and regulatory considerations.
- Advise on applicable corporate and securities laws and regulations .
- Assist clients with fund structuring and organizational matters.
- Work directly with sophisticated fund sponsors, managers, investors, and other stakeholders.
- Collaborate with attorneys across corporate and related practice areas on complex investment matters.
- 4–8 years of relevant corporate experience.
- Extensive experience with VC and/or PE private investment fund formation and counseling .
- Strong knowledge of relevant corporate and securities regulations .
- Experience advising private investment funds throughout their formation and ongoing operations.
- Superior academic credentials and top-tier professional experience.
- Excellent drafting, analytical, oral, and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
- Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and comfortable taking significant responsibility for sophisticated matters.
- Must be admitted in the jurisdiction of the applicable office or eligible to sit for or waive into the next available bar examination .
- Base Salary: $310,000–$445,000 , depending on experience, qualifications, credentials, and location.
- Discretionary performance-based bonus for eligible attorneys.
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
- Wellbeing benefits.
Candidates should be prepared to provide:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Law school transcript
- Deal sheet
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fund formation attorney to become a core member of a growing private investment funds practice. The role offers sophisticated work across the venture capital and private equity ecosystem , with particular exposure to innovative fund structures involving venture funds, venture studios, accelerators, incubators, and crypto-related funds .
Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier legal employers and fostering inclusive hiring practices.
Vacancy posted 20 days ago
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