Private Investment Funds/Fund Formation Managing Associate (Santa Monica)

Overview

We are seeking a mid-level associate with 4 to 6 years of law firm experience to join our Fund Formation practice in one of the offices listed above. This is a partnership-track position offering significant client responsibility, mentorship from experienced partners, and exposure to a sophisticated and varied deal pipeline. The associate will manage sponsor-side and investor-side engagements, including drafting and negotiating limited partnership agreements, private placement memoranda, subscription documents, side letters, and advisory committee governance documents, as well as advising on regulatory and compliance matters.

About the Practice

Orrick's Fund Formation practice, part of our Technology Companies Group (TCG), is among the most active and highly regarded in the United States. We primarily advise venture capital, growth equity, impact, and crossover fund managers—from established platforms to first‑time emerging managers—on fund formation, regulatory compliance, secondary transactions, co‑investment vehicles, and capital deployment across the innovation ecosystem. We also represent governmental pension plans, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, and other institutional limited partners in their fund commitments and co‑investment activity. Our deep integration with Orrick's market‑leading emerging companies and venture capital platform provides unparalleled deal flow, client relationships, and career development opportunities.

Responsibilities

Experience representing both fund sponsors and institutional investors (limited partners) is strongly preferred. Familiarity with venture capital and growth equity funds, emerging manager platform dynamics, SEC and state regulatory frameworks for private fund advisers, and co‑investment and secondary fund structures will distinguish top candidates. Strong interpersonal skills and client relationship‑building ability are essential.

Qualifications

Candidates must possess a J.D. from an accredited law school, 4 to 6 years of law‑firm experience in private fund formation and investment management, and active bar membership (or eligibility for prompt admission) in the state of practice. Excellent academic credentials, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams independently are required.

How to Apply

Please apply online at and include a resume, J.D. transcript, and cover letter.

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Why Orrick

At our core, we value collegiality among our lawyers and strive to make our practices both professionally and personally rewarding. We'll help you to connect with peers and mentors to ensure you are integrated into our client teams. Our top‑notch training and mentoring programs, retreats and academies, and shadowing opportunities are what set us apart. If you are passionate about innovative work in a dynamic environment, you’re just who we've been looking for.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is between $310,000 and $390,000.

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on Orrick's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job‑related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well‑being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short‑ and long‑term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits; health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program. This role will receive compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration for employment. For attorney positions, a 'qualified applicant' is an individual who is a member of the State Bar of California, admitted in good standing, and is eligible to practice; or whose admission to the State Bar of California and eligibility to practice remains subject only to successful completion of the California Bar Examination.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.