Private Funds Associate Attorney

Job Title: Private Funds Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A distinguished law firm based in Los Angeles, CA, is actively seeking a mid-level associate attorney with 3-6 years of experience in private fund formation. This opportunity is being presented by a legal recruiting agency representing a top-tier financial services legal team. The role offers the chance to work alongside renowned professionals advising a spectrum of clients, from new fund managers to global asset managers. The practice spans various asset classes and strategies, such as private equity, credit, real estate, and secondaries.

Duties:

• Draft and negotiate comprehensive fund documentation, including:

  • Private placement memoranda

  • Fund operating agreements

  • Subscription materials

  • Investment advisory and placement agent agreements

  • Legal opinions and regulatory filings

• Manage the full lifecycle of fundraises, from structuring to closing

• Serve as a key contact for clients and manage project workflows

• Lead investor negotiations, including review of side letters and oversight of the subscription process

• Coordinate closing mechanics and documentation

• Provide compliance guidance related to U.S. federal securities laws, including:

  • Regulation D offering exemptions

  • Investment Company Act exclusions

  • Advisers Act obligations

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of relevant legal experience in private fund formation or closely related corporate practice

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage fund projects and interface with clients and investors

• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks relevant to private funds and investment advisers

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar of California or eligibility to become admitted

Skills:

• Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational abilities

• Effective client communication and negotiation skills

• Ability to manage deadlines and high-volume workflows across multiple transactions

• Prior experience with private funds is highly preferred

• Experience in a large law firm setting is advantageous; in-house or regulatory background is a plus

Job Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

The Southern California law practice concentrates on a broad scope of complex commercial litigation matters. The law office employs eight practiced attorneys. All aspects of employment law disputes, intellectual property disputes, and real estate disputes are a few of their practice disciplines. Practice industries are wide-ranging. A number of their industries served include banking-financial services, real estate, oil-gas, entertainment, and shipping-transportation.