Investment Funds Associate Attorney (Private Equity Fund Formation)
$310k - $420kDirect Counsel
Job Description
Job Description
Direct Counsel is seeking an Investment Funds Associate to join a highly regarded Private Equity Fund Formation practice in New York. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney looking to work directly with leading investment funds practitioners on sophisticated sponsor-side fund formation matters while gaining meaningful client exposure and hands-on responsibility.
The ideal candidate will have experience in private investment funds and a strong interest in advising private equity sponsors on fund formation, structuring, and ongoing operational matters.
Responsibilities- Advise private equity sponsors on the formation, structuring, and operation of investment funds
- Assist with:
- Private equity fund formations
- Fund structuring and governance matters
- Sponsor-side investment fund transactions
- Fund documentation and negotiations
- Regulatory and compliance considerations
- Draft and negotiate fund formation and operational documents
- Counsel sponsors on fundraising, investor relations, and ongoing fund matters
- Work directly with clients on complex and cutting-edge investment fund issues
- Collaborate with attorneys across tax, regulatory, private equity, and corporate practice groups
- Support all stages of fund formation and ongoing fund operations
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Law school class years 2018–2021
- Experience with private investment funds and fund formation matters
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills
- Ability to manage sophisticated matters in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and project management skills
- Outstanding academic credentials
- Salary range: $310,000 – $420,000
- Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and other operational considerations
- Discretionary performance-based bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Parental leave
- Basic life insurance
- Join a highly respected sponsor-side private equity fund formation practice
- Work directly with leading practitioners in the investment funds space
- Gain meaningful client interaction and hands-on responsibility
- Advise sophisticated private equity sponsors on cutting-edge fund matters
- Strong mentorship, training, and professional development opportunities
- Collaborative environment with exceptional long-term career growth potential
Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.
Vacancy posted 13 days ago
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