Funds Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Funds Associate for their Austin, TX office. The ideal candidate will have a background in corporate and securities law, with specific experience advising investment funds and investors. This role involves working with the Financial Services & Capital Markets team.

Duties

• Advise investment funds throughout their lifecycle.
• Collaborate with attorneys in the Financial Services & Capital Markets unit.
• Handle multiple projects and articulate legal strategies effectively.

Requirements

• Three to five years of relevant experience preferred.
• Active bar license in the state of the office location or commitment to obtain one.
• Excellent academic credentials and interpersonal skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Active bar license in applicable state.

Skills

• Experience with private equity, private credit, and venture capital funds preferred.
• Exceptional judgment and ability to work under pressure.
• Proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial mindset.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Competitive compensation package.

The environment at this firm is one where individual differences appear to be respected and different groups of people can thrive in a collaborative and supportive atmosphere. This firm, a Texas firm with several offices throughout Texas, is well positioned to serve the needs of its clients who range from small start ups to Fortune 100 companies. The attorneys at this firm all have pretty solid pedigrees and have good things to say about their firm and the people in it. The Austin office of this firm is mid-sized and is well suited to effectively represent most clients in the region.