Corporate Associate (Private Equity) Job in New Haven, CT Near Me - 375196 | BCGSearch.com

Corporate Associate (Private Equity)

Type Full-Time

Location Connecticut - New Haven

Job ID K4GI375196

Experience Level Midlevel Associate

Job Experience Min. 3 - Max. 5 Years

Ranking 4 : Medium to Large Business $$$$

Estimated Salary Highest Salary Band in the Market

Practice Areas Corporate - M&ACorporate - Private EquityCorporate - GeneralFinance - General

2025-06-15 23:09:10

Job Overview:
A nationally recognized law firm with a strong East Coast presence is seeking a Corporate Associate to join its Private Equity & Finance team. This role is suited for an attorney with 3–5 years of experience in investment management, private fund formation, and corporate transactional matters. The position offers exposure to complex legal work with leading clients including institutional investors and family offices. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven legal professional to further develop skills in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, with a clear pathway for professional growth.

Location:

  • New Haven, CT

Duties:

  • Advise clients on:

    • Investment adviser regulatory compliance

    • Structuring and formation of open- and closed-end private investment funds

  • Draft and review sophisticated fund-related legal documents, including:

    • Private placement memoranda (PPMs)

    • Limited partnership agreements

    • Limited liability company (LLC) operating agreements

    • Subscription agreements

    • Side letters

  • Prepare and negotiate investment management and sub-advisory agreements

  • Provide counsel on investment manager marketing materials and fund disclosures

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

  • Participate in strategic joint venture structuring, M&A, and general corporate matters

Requirements:

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

  • Prior experience with institutional investors or family offices preferred

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex transactional documents

  • Excellent communication skills and a commitment to high-quality client service

  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting while maintaining independent judgment

  • Active bar membership in good standing in the relevant jurisdiction

Education:

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

Certifications:

  • Admission to the bar in the jurisdiction where the candidate intends to practice

Skills:

  • Proficiency in drafting and negotiating fund-related and corporate agreements

  • Familiarity with SEC and investment adviser regulations

  • Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills

  • Capable of managing multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously

  • Business acumen with the ability to understand client goals and provide practical solutions

Benefits:

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

  • Exposure to high-caliber transactional and regulatory legal work

  • Professional development opportunities with mentoring support

  • Realistic and supported path to partnership

  • Dynamic, team-oriented workplace environment

This law firm was founded a few years ago and offers individual intention and innovative solutions. Their areas of practice include energy and utilities, financial services, real estate, environmental, insurance, intellectual property, healthcare, and manufacturing. Their offices are located across New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Florida, and Washington DC.

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