Investment Funds Associate (New York)

We are seeking a junior to mid-level associate to join our Investment Funds practice in New York. The role focuses on private funds and institutional investors, working with leading international fund sponsors and large global investors on a broad range of private fund formations, primary and secondary investments, and related regulatory and investment management matters.

The successful candidate will advise investment managers on fund formation and capital raising, draft fund documents, assist with investor negotiations and side letters, and advise secondary buyers and sellers of interests in private investment funds and private asset portfolios. The role also involves advising institutional investors on investments in private funds, co-investments, and related transactions, as well as supporting GP stakes transactions and seeding arrangements.

You will work on sophisticated domestic and cross-border mandates involving private equity, real assets, and other alternative investment strategies, and collaborate closely with colleagues across finance, tax, regulatory, intellectual property, and M&A practices. Associates gain meaningful responsibility early on, work directly with partners and clients, and are involved in matters spanning North America, EMEA, and APAC.

Our team values collaboration, excellence, and professional development within a supportive, in-person office culture that emphasizes learning, mentorship, and long-term career progression within a top-tier global private funds platform.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree (or LL.M./foreign equivalent) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York Bar (or eligibility to become admitted) and in good standing.
• Approximately 3–6 years of relevant experience in private funds and investment management at a leading law firm or in-house.
• Experience advising on private fund formation and/or institutional investments into private funds, including familiarity with primary and secondary transactions.
• Demonstrated interest in and familiarity with regulatory and marketing issues affecting private funds and investment managers, including US and cross-border considerations.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills, with the ability to handle complex documentation and competing workstreams.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to understand and articulate the broader business and strategic context of fund and investor mandates.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters efficiently and perform well under pressure.
• Client-service oriented, collaborative, and proactive, with enthusiasm for working with international clients and cross-border teams.
• Fluency in English; prior experience with international clients or cross-border work is a plus.