Associate - Corporate Investment Funds

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified Associate to join its Corporate Investment Funds team in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience in liquidity transactions, secondaries markets, and related fund operational matters. This role involves advising fund sponsors globally on a variety of liquidity transactions.

Duties

• Advise on liquidity transactions, including continuation funds and recapitalizations.
• Handle traditional LP portfolio sales and fund-level preferred equity investments.
• Provide counsel on GP-level preferred equity investments and investments in firm sponsors.
• Collaborate with global teams to navigate complex regulatory environments.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in liquidity transactions and secondaries markets.
• Experience with fund operational matters is essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in handling complex legal transactions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Resources for family building and caregiving.
• Support for health management and future savings.

This large full service international law firm is devoted to providing legal representation of unparalleled quality to their clients and is now one of the world's largest and most successful law firms with nearly 1,000 lawyers. The New York Branchs attorneys have significant client relationships with nearly every investment bank on Wall Street. They offer competitive salaries and have corporate, finance and real estate, tax, environmental, litigation, and international areas of practice. Their work environment embraces the spirit of teamwork and attorneys have a common commitment to quality. Lawyers here are also active participants in local and national organizations committed to enhancing diversity in the legal profession and the business community.