A prominent Am Law 50 firm is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Investment Management team, focusing primarily on private fund formation. The role emphasizes private equity, private credit, real estate and other real assets, entertainment, and venture capital funds.

The team advises private fund sponsors on the formation and offering of U.S. and international pooled investment vehicles, including bespoke fund-of-one arrangements, and counsels on regulatory developments affecting private funds and their managers. It also represents institutional investors in primary, secondary, and co-investment transactions. Attorneys provide operational counsel on internal governance, adviser compliance, carried interest and co-investment arrangements, spinouts, GP stakes, secondaries, reorganizations, fund restructurings, and portfolio acquisitions and dispositions.

The successful candidate will work closely with industry teams covering private equity, real estate finance, EB-5 project finance, and consumer finance/fintech, with opportunities to develop specialized expertise in client portfolio assets. The firm offers early and frequent client interaction, a collegial office environment, and sophisticated national work.

At least 4 years of experience in private fund formation
Experience drafting and reviewing fund-related documentation, including private placement memoranda, subscription documents, and LLC and partnership agreements
Experience representing institutional investors in negotiating private fund investments
Working knowledge of relevant securities rules and regulations, including the Investment Advisers Act
Outstanding academic credentials and experience at an AmLaw 100 firm
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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