Fund Services Associate

New York, United States | Posted on 03/03/2026 Fund Formation Associate (2–6 years) | VC and Growth Equity Sponsors | AmLaw 100 Our AmLaw 100 client is adding to its fund services team advising venture capital and growth equity sponsors in the U.S. and internationally. This group sits close to the market and works across the full fund life cycle, with a platform that is consistently recognized for venture and growth work. Role Summary Sponsor-side structuring, formation, and ongoing operation of investment funds. Fund documentation, negotiations with LPs, and day-to-day fund counseling through launch and beyond. Exposure to a steady pipeline of institutional-quality fundraises across venture and growth strategies. Experience with fund investment activities is a plus. Candidate Profile 2–6 years of fund formation experience with sponsors (venture, growth, private equity, or adjacent strategies). Training from a national or international law firm. Strong drafting, client judgement, and the ability to run workstreams without hand-holding. Superior academics and polished communication skills. Why This Role Market position: the firm is repeatedly top-ranked for venture capital work and widely viewed as a go-to platform in the innovation economy. Work quality: sponsor-facing mandates with real responsibility early, not a document factory role. Growth runway: expanding team with room to develop deeper sponsor relationships and broaden across fund operations and related regulatory touchpoints. Comp: salary range $235,000–$390,000 (by class year) plus discretionary merit bonus. Benefits: monthly wellness reimbursement; 24/7 behavioral health support; coverage for spouse/domestic partner and children to 26; family-building benefits (IVF, adoption, surrogacy, parental leave; backup childcare; tutoring and college coach; HSA contribution; 401(k); commuter benefits; firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues. Interested? If you have sponsor-side fund formation experience in the 2–6 year range and want a sharper platform in venture and growth, message me directly. Confidential process, Click below to SCHEDULE A CALL or use the "I'm Interested" button to send us your information confidentially: #J-18808-Ljbffr