Fund Formation Associate (Junior)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior associate to join its Fund Formation group in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will focus on growth equity and venture capital fund formation and operations, with experience in private investment funds or a similar group at a top-tier law firm.

Duties

• Advise funds in all stages of operations, including preparing offering materials.
• Draft partnership, limited liability company, and other governing agreements.
• Process investor subscription documents and negotiate with investors.
• Draft side letters and counsel fund managers on securities laws and fund structures.
• Advise on general fund operations, including compliance and regulatory matters.

Requirements

• JD from 2023 to 2025.
• Previous large law firm experience required.
• High level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school.
• Strong preference for candidates licensed to practice law in New York and in good standing.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD)

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in New York (preferred)

Skills

• Experience with private investment funds and regulatory compliance.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Ability to advise on complex fund operations and structures.

Benefits

• Not specified

This newly emerged, high-tech New York law firm is growing fast. It specializes in the financing, M&A, intellectual property, executive compensation, labor and tax needs of emerging growth companies, venture capital firms and investment banks. Interestingly, this firm does not handle litigation and instead works with litigation firms for that area of practice. Associates are hardworking and operate in a fast-paced environment in which client expectations are very high. The high morale and positive attitude in which this firm conducts itself has contributed to its recent growth and success.