Associate

Associate - Alternative Asset Opportunities (Corporate)

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A leading global law firm is seeking a transactional or funds attorney to join its Alternative Asset Opportunities practice group in San Francisco. The role focuses on advising sovereign wealth funds and other large institutional investors on complex, cross-border transactions across asset classes.

The work spans secondary transactions, joint ventures, co-investments, fund investments, and other strategic investment opportunities. You will draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents across private equity, credit, real estate, venture capital, and infrastructure, and advise on deal structuring, governance, and regulatory considerations. The position involves preparing and reviewing transaction agreements, limited partnership agreements, subscription documents, side letters, and related documentation.

You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary transactional, tax, finance, and regulatory teams to deliver integrated client solutions, managing multiple concurrent transactions from term sheet through closing. Remote work arrangements may be considered for exceptional candidates.

  • J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction
  • Two to seven years of transactional or fund experience at a major law firm, with exposure to private equity or fund formation transactions
  • Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex investment and/or fund-related agreements
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with keen attention to detail
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Interest in leveraging AI technology and other emerging legal tools to improve the quality and efficiency of legal work

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