Junior or Mid-Level Fund Formation Associate Job in San Francisco, CA Near Me - 377263 | BCGSearch.com

Junior or Mid-Level Fund Formation Associate

Type Full-Time

Location California - San Francisco

Job ID 22JD377263

Experience Level Junior Associate

Job Experience Min. 1 - Max. 5 Years

Ranking 4 : Medium to Large Business $$$$

Estimated Salary Highest Salary Band in the Market

Practice Areas Corporate - Private EquityCorporate - Venture Capital/ Emerging CompaniesCorporate - GeneralFinance - General

2025-06-05 00:03:51

Job Overview:
A premier law firm is seeking a Fund Formation Associate (Junior or Mid-Level) to join its growing practice. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with elite growth equity and venture capital clients on fund structuring, formation, and operations. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in private investment funds and regulatory compliance, along with experience from a top-tier law firm.

Location:

  • San Francisco, CA

Duties:

  • Advise funds through all phases of operations, including:

    • Drafting offering materials

    • Drafting and negotiating partnership, LLC, and governing agreements

    • Negotiating with investors

    • Preparing side letters

  • Counsel fund managers on:

    • Compliance with securities laws and regulatory frameworks (e.g., Investment Company Act, Investment Advisers Act, Securities Act)

    • Fund structuring, tax issues, and investment transactions

  • Advise clients on fund operations, including:

    • Conflicts of interest and compliance issues

    • Employment, consulting, and commercial arrangements

    • Admission of new members to general partner or management companies

    • Separation agreements and internal fund-related loans

Requirements:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree, class years 2020–2024

  • Prior experience at a large law firm required

  • Demonstrated interest in private investment fund formation and operations

  • Familiarity with venture capital, private equity, or growth equity fund representation is strongly preferred

  • Understanding of applicable securities laws and fund regulatory frameworks is a plus

Education:

  • JD from a nationally recognized, accredited law school

  • High academic achievement strongly preferred

Certifications:

  • Active license to practice law in California or Texas (preferred)

  • Must be in good standing with relevant bar association

Skills:

  • Legal drafting and negotiation

  • Regulatory analysis and compliance advisory

  • Strong written and verbal communication

  • Ability to manage complex transactional matters

  • Client-facing confidence and collaborative mindset

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive benefits package (details available upon request)

Specializing in venture capital and growth equity, emerging companies, maturing, and public companies, this firm has offices throughout the United States and Singapore. The firm has a team-oriented culture and attracts the most exciting venture and technology clients around the world.

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