Private Investment Fund Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a senior associate or counsel in Stamford with at least 7 years of experience in private investment fund formation and related matters. The ideal candidate will have experience at a large law firm or in-house.

Duties

• Advise fund sponsors on drafting and negotiating core fund documents.
• Draft placement memoranda, partnership agreements, subscription agreements, and side letters.
• Provide insights on fund terms and issues impacting private investment fund sponsors and investors.
• Ensure compliance with relevant securities rules and regulations.
• Review fund and co-invest documentation for institutional investors.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in private investment fund formation.
• Experience at a large law firm or in-house preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of fund terms and issues impacting private investment fund sponsors and investors.
• Familiarity with relevant securities rules and regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.

This Connecticut based law firm was founded more than 20 years ago. They focus on providing their clients with economical, receptive, cultured, and results-oriented representation. They are seeking to recruit legal professionals that are capable of providing outstanding service to a variety of clients. This firm is committed to providing excellent legal advice by using a team approach to collaborate with their clients on international and domestic matters. They provide motivated attorneys with the resources, opportunities, and support to excel within the legal industry.