Private Funds Associate — Corporate

Our Asset Management Group is seeking an experienced Private Funds Associate to join our corporate department in San Francisco. This role focuses on advising clients on the formation, structuring, and operation of private investment funds across a range of asset classes and strategies, including private equity, hedge, credit, and venture capital funds.

The successful candidate will draft and negotiate fund formation documents, counsel fund sponsors and institutional investors on governance and economic terms, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide ongoing transactional and advisory support throughout the fund lifecycle. Associates work closely with partners, clients, and cross-practice teams to deliver tailored legal solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated lawyer with a minimum of two years of relevant experience to join a dynamic and collaborative team.

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in the jurisdiction of practice or eligibility for prompt admission.
• Minimum of two years of substantive legal experience working on private investment fund matters at a national or global law firm.
• Strong knowledge of securities laws, including the Securities Act, Exchange Act, Investment Advisers Act, and Investment Company Act.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with experience preparing and negotiating fund formation documents.
• Familiarity with fund economics, including management fee structures, carried interest mechanics, waterfall calculations, and investor reporting obligations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify legal and commercial issues and propose practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive working relationships.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
• Willingness to mentor and provide constructive guidance to junior associates.
• Proficiency in using artificial intelligence technologies responsibly and ethically to enhance legal research, document review, and workflow efficiency.