Lateral Associate - Corporate - Investment Funds

Job Overview
A prestigious law firm is seeking an associate with 4-7 years of experience to join its highly-regarded sponsor-side private equity fund formation practice in New York. The position offers the opportunity to work directly with leading practitioners, gain hands-on experience, and engage with clients on cutting-edge matters in the private equity fund formation space.

Location

• New York, NY

Duties

• Work on sponsor-side private equity fund formation matters.
• Assist with structuring and negotiating fund agreements, including limited partnership agreements (LPAs), investment management agreements, and side letters.
• Collaborate with clients to provide legal counsel on fund formation, governance, and regulatory matters.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on fund-related issues and industry developments.
• Participate in drafting and reviewing fund documents and agreements.
• Manage client communications and ensure smooth project execution.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of experience in corporate law, with a focus on private equity fund formation or related areas.
• Strong experience working on sponsor-side private equity funds, including fund formation, governance, and regulatory matters.
• Proven ability to structure, negotiate, and draft complex legal documents related to private equity funds.
• Ability to interact directly with clients and manage relationships.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in New York

Skills

• Expertise in private equity fund formation and sponsor-side matters.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Legal research and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools.

Benefits

• Health care
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off, including sick time and vacation
• Parental leave
• Basic life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.