Corporate Associate - Private Equity (Investment Management/Funds)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Corporate Associate specializing in Private Equity and Investment Management to join their team in Hartford, CT. The position offers the flexibility to work from any of the firm's offices, including locations in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington, D.C.

Duties

• Draft sophisticated investment management and fund-related documents.
• Advise investment managers on regulatory compliance obligations.
• Negotiate and document strategic joint ventures and financings.
• Represent family offices and institutional investors.
• Prepare and review investment management and sub-advisory agreements.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of investment management and private fund formation experience.
• Excellent technical, professional, and client service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented with a focus on collaboration.
• Effective problem-solving capabilities and ability to work independently.
• Bar admission in good standing in the jurisdiction of practice.

Education

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

Certifications

• Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Experience with investment adviser regulatory matters.
• Proficiency in drafting private placement memoranda and related documents.
• Ability to develop creative solutions to meet client needs.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with remote work options.

This large, full-service firm is very women-oriented, and it has created many benefits to appeal particularly to women, including flexible work arrangements and 12-week paid maternity leave. Many of the firms attorneys are active in many community, professional and civic matters. Associates receive in-house training in a variety of areas and early client contact and hands-on experience. There is a business casual dress code, but associates are expected to keep professional clothing at the office in case of short notice meetings. All associates are expected to spend at least 50 hours annually on pro bono, and this is part of their billable hour expectation of 1800.