Private Equity Attorney

We are looking for an experienced Private Equity Attorney to support an in-house legal team within the financial services industry in La Jolla, California. This contract opportunity is well suited for a lawyer who has worked in a large law firm environment and brings strong experience with private equity fund documentation. The role centers on high-volume review of subscription materials, identifying eligibility issues, and providing clear legal comments to help ensure investor participation aligns with fund requirements.Responsibilities:• Review subscription agreements and related investor documents for private equity funds with a focus on completeness, accuracy, and compliance with fund criteria.• Analyze investor eligibility against offering requirements and applicable legal standards to confirm that only eligible participants are admitted.• Record legal comments, issue notes, and recommended revisions within subscription packages to support timely resolution of deficiencies.• Manage a steady pipeline of repetitive, document-intensive work while maintaining close attention to detail and consistency in review quality.• Partner with internal legal and fund teams to clarify documentation issues and help move investor files toward completion.• Examine supporting materials tied to fund formation and capital commitments to identify missing information or legal concerns.• Apply knowledge of private equity and venture capital structures when assessing investor documentation and subscription terms.• Contribute to legal review processes by flagging exceptions, escalations, and patterns that may require further attorney analysis.