Fund Formation Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Dallas, TX is seeking a Fund Formation Associate Attorney to play a pivotal role in the formation, structuring, compliance, and ongoing management of alternative investment funds. The ideal candidate will have 2-6 years of experience in large law firms, specializing in private fund sponsor representation and institutional investor advisement.

Duties:

• Participate in all aspects of alternative investment fund formation, including structuring, capital raising, compliance, and ongoing management across various strategies such as private equity, real estate, and hedge funds.
• Work on related capital raising transactions, including programmatic joint ventures and managing equity investment processes for one-off investment transactions.
• Draft limited partnership agreements and limited liability company agreements for private investment funds.
• Review and analyze fund documents on behalf of institutional investors, identifying key issues and nuances.
• Prepare offering documents, including Private Placement Memorandums (PPMs), ensuring compliance with Regulation D and other relevant securities laws.
• Provide counsel on the Advisers’ Act and related exemption, registration, and compliance issues pertinent to fund managers.
• Interact with legal and business professionals throughout the fund formation process, from inception to closing.
• Draft and negotiate substantive transaction documents and commercial agreements independently.

Requirements:

• 2-6 years of experience in a large law firm, specializing in private fund sponsor representation and institutional investor advisement.
• Solid understanding of market fund terms and the negotiation process in fund offerings.
• Strong academic record with excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously with clients and colleagues.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with diverse stakeholders.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Texas or eligibility for admission by waiver.

Skills:

• Proficiency in drafting limited partnership agreements and limited liability company agreements.
• Thorough understanding of securities laws governing private placements, particularly Regulation D.
• Familiarity with the Advisers’ Act and related compliance issues for fund managers.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for effective communication with legal and business professionals.
• Ability to analyze complex legal documents and identify key issues.
• Proficiency in negotiation and drafting of transaction documents and commercial agreements.

This law firm has history going back 175 years. They have over 1,000 lawyers located in 21 offices throughout the world, including Dallas, Texas. They are able to work with clients in over 35 different languages.