Fund Formation and Investment Management Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-to-senior-level associate to join the Fund Formation and Investment Funds team in New York. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in structuring and forming private investment funds, negotiating with fund investors, and managing fund operational issues. Active membership in the New York, Illinois, or Washington, D.C. bar is required.

Duties

• Structure and form private investment funds.
• Negotiate with fund investors.
• Handle fund operational issues.
• Collaborate with senior leadership at fund manager clients.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• Active bar membership in New York, Illinois, or Washington, D.C.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar membership in relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Proficiency in fund structuring and operations.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan.
• Medical and dental insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• Vision insurance.
• Accident and critical illness insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid family leave.
• College savings plan.
• Transportation benefit.
• Back-up child care.
• Pet insurance.
• Paid sick and vacation time.
• Excess liability insurance.

Commitment, value, excellence, and professional development draw associates to this AmLaw100 firm. This firm has been ranked regionally and nationwide for its vast array of varied practice groups, particularly its corporate practice. Associates are drawn to the collaborative effort at this firm, describing their colleagues as ?patient and willing to teach.? Additionally, the efforts the firm makes to develop careers is appealing to attorneys at this firm. The firm puts emphasis on its diversity, as well as its pro bono requirement hours. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.