Private Funds & Investment Management Associate Attorney

Job Title:

Private Funds & Investment Management Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A prominent law firm based in New York City, NY is seeking a mid-level attorney with demonstrated expertise in private investment funds and asset management. This opportunity, offered exclusively through our legal recruitment team, allows legal professionals to work on high-profile fund formation matters and advise a diverse array of institutional clients.

Duties:

• Advise asset managers on the structuring, formation, and operation of private investment funds across a broad spectrum of asset classes

• Draft and negotiate offering documents, partnership agreements, side letters, and related fund documentation

• Guide regulatory compliance and legal obligations related to investment management activities

• Support clients in secondary transactions, fund restructurings, co-investments, and other complex transactions

• Coordinate with tax, ERISA, and other specialty teams on multi-disciplinary matters

• Maintain strong client relationships and play an active role in business development initiatives

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of post-JD experience working on private fund formation and management

• Experience with both domestic and international fund structures

• Solid understanding of relevant regulatory regimes, including the Investment Advisers Act and other applicable securities laws

• Adept at handling complex legal and business issues with minimal supervision

• Previous large law firm or elite boutique experience preferred

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active membership in the New York State Bar (or eligibility for admission)

Skills:

• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple client matters and meet tight deadlines

• Strong analytical reasoning and attention to detail

• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in team-based environments

• Strategic thinking paired with a practical, solution-oriented approach

Job Location:

New York City, NY

There may be no I in teamwork, but there's an I in this firm, both figuratively and literally. While this firm is decidedly rigid in the academic standards necessary to work here, they also look for individualists. Hoping to learn and profit from diversity, this firm likes people who stand out in a crowd, which makes these offices lively and occasionally competitive. While well known for their corporate practice, it's the litigators pulling the long hours these days, in sometimes cramped but well decorated midtown offices. This firm is known in the community as one of the most desirable places to work, and we couldn't agree more.