Private Funds Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level Private Funds Associate Attorney in Palo Alto, California. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to work on high-profile matters with top-tier clients, tackling complex legal challenges in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Duties

• Assist in the formation and operation of private funds, including private equity, venture capital, and real estate.
• Engage in drafting and negotiating fund documents and related agreements.
• Collaborate with team members to provide comprehensive legal solutions.
• Participate in firm and practice initiatives to drive growth and innovation.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience at a top-tier law firm in private funds practice.
• Admitted to the state bar in which you are practicing or eligible to waive in.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• State Bar admission.

Skills

• Ability to communicate complex legal matters effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating legal documents.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage options.
• Parental leave and family benefits, including adoption and fertility treatment options.
• Tax-free health accounts: HSA and FSA.
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans.
• Global wellness program, including access to health care advocates and wellness apps.
• Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements.
• Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration and professional associations.
• Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel and matching gift programs.

This vigorous, multi-national juggernaut splits its business into several practice areas, including corporate finance, labor and employment, environmental, technology licensing, litigation, patent and intellectual property, tax, and real estate. The firm boasts particularly strong intellectual property and intellectual property litigation practices. The firm?s clients include private and public companies in a number of diverse fields, such as computer hardware and software, telecommunications, biotechnology, investment banking, and transportation. Despite its size and impressive stature within the legal community, insiders claim the firm maintains a ?small firm? culture ? associates are neither competitive nor pretentious and the firm itself is notoriously not hierarchical. Although the firm will never initiate salary hikes, compensation is competitive, and billable hour pressure is manageable.