Investment Funds Associate - Secondaries

Job Overview

A leading international law firm is actively seeking a talented Investment Funds Associate to join its Chambers-ranked Secondaries team in New York. This associate will play a key role in high-profile, cutting-edge transactions involving continuation funds, LP-led secondaries, fund formations, and other secondary market structures. The position offers significant responsibility and the chance to work alongside seasoned partners on complex fund-related transactions in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Location

• New York, NY

Duties

• Provide legal counsel on a variety of secondary investment transactions, including:

  • GP-led continuation funds

  • LP portfolio sales

  • Secondary fund formations

  • Structured secondary solutions

• Draft and negotiate fund documentation and related transactional agreements

• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to manage transaction execution

• Conduct legal research and support due diligence processes

• Stay current with market trends and developments in the private equity and secondaries landscape

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience practicing law in a related area

• Prior work with private equity fund structures or secondaries strongly preferred

• Experience managing complex transactional matters under tight deadlines

• General corporate experience a plus

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school

• Strong academic credentials required

Certifications

• Admission to the New York Bar (or eligibility to waive in)

Skills

• Proficiency in private equity and fund transaction structuring

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience

• Full benefits package including:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Retirement plan options

  • Paid time off and parental leave

  • Wellness resources and professional development support

• Access to high-caliber clients and cutting-edge transactional work

• Supportive and inclusive firm culture

This AmLaw firm provides it's associates with excellent partners, high quality work, a transparent pay policy, and numerous pro bono opportunities. Attorneys get substantive experience early-on in their careers. Theres no billing requirement at this firm, and the work does not overwhelm the associates here. Vacations are very doable, and associates report they arent bothered during those precious days. The firm has a very collegial atmosphere. According to the associates, firm social life is available, but not expected.