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Fund Formation Attorney (Mid-Level Associate), San Francisco

An Am Law 20 firm

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An established national law firm is seeking a mid-level associate to join its corporate practice in San Francisco, focused on private investment fund formation. The role involves working with fund sponsors and investors across the full lifecycle of fund transactions.

The position offers substantial responsibility in a busy transactional practice, with exposure to sponsor-side and secondary transactions in addition to core fund formation work. Candidates should be comfortable taking ownership of matters and collaborating within a collegial corporate team.

This is an opportunity to build a long-term career within a well-regarded corporate department while working on sophisticated private funds matters.

  • Two to seven years of private investment fund formation experience
  • Experience representing sponsors and investors in private investment funds
  • Track record completing fund formation transactions
  • Experience with sponsor-level transactions involving general partner and management company entities
  • Experience with secondary transactions involving limited partner and/or portfolio company interests
  • Prior experience in the corporate department of a national or international law firm preferred
  • Strong academic record from a nationally recognized law school

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