Corporate Associate (Private Equity)

Job Overview:
A respected, multi-office law firm is seeking a Corporate Associate with 3–5 years of experience in investment management, private funds, and corporate transactional work. This role provides the opportunity to work with a highly regarded Private Equity & Finance team, focusing on fund formation, regulatory compliance, and a wide array of sophisticated transactional matters. Ideal candidates will bring a strong background in advising investment managers and institutional clients, and possess excellent drafting and problem-solving skills. This position supports flexible work arrangements with a hybrid model and offers clear pathways for professional growth.

Location:

• New York City, NY

Duties:

• Advise on the formation and structuring of open- and closed-end private investment funds

• Counsel clients on investment adviser regulatory compliance

• Represent institutional investors and family offices in private equity and venture capital transactions

• Negotiate and draft documentation for:

  • Strategic joint ventures

  • Mergers and acquisitions

  • General corporate transactions

• Prepare and review investment-related documents, including:

  • Private placement memoranda (PPMs)

  • Investment management and sub-advisory agreements

  • Fund operating agreements (LLCs, LPs)

  • Subscription agreements and side letters

• Support investment managers in developing compliant marketing materials

• Collaborate with internal legal teams to deliver comprehensive legal services

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of relevant legal experience in investment management and private fund formation

• Demonstrated experience in corporate transactional work and fund documentation

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and client service skills

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

• Skilled in developing practical legal solutions and managing complex matters

• Active bar membership in good standing in the jurisdiction of practice

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar and active good standing in applicable state(s)

Skills:

• Expertise in private equity, venture capital, and joint venture structuring

• In-depth understanding of investment adviser regulations and compliance

• Proficiency in drafting a wide range of fund and corporate documents

• Ability to manage client relationships and communicate complex ideas clearly

• Strong analytical and organizational skills

• Experience advising family offices and institutional investors preferred

Benefits:

• Flexible hybrid work policy (two remote days per week)

• Professional development support and mentoring

• Clear pathway to partnership for qualified candidates

• Exposure to high-caliber legal work with experienced colleagues

• Inclusive and collaborative firm culture

This firm is all about keeping costs low and revenue high--by servicing regional clients (including some impressive Manhattan companies) from their New Jersey offices. Although not terribly interested in glitz or glamour, this firm's practice areas, in particular ERISA and technology departments, do a good job of keeping step with their larger, more urban law firm competitors. Although one of New Jersey's largest and oldest firms, these lawyers try their best to keep a young attitude and management philosophy--and, according to our sources--are succeeding.