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Associate - Investment Funds

Advocates Legal Recruiting
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026

Mid-Level Associate | Investment Funds | AmLaw 100 Firm
Offices: New York, Boston, Chicago, Houston, San Diego, Washington, D.C.

Our AmLaw 100 client is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Investment Funds group. This is a key opportunity for attorneys with private equity fund formation experience to step into a high-impact role at a top-tier platform.

The Role
You’ll advise fund sponsors on structuring and launching private investment vehicles across a range of asset classes. Expect to handle fund formation, internal sponsor arrangements, operational matters, and regulatory issues. The group operates at scale across major financial centers and is known for its cross-office collaboration and sophisticated sponsor-side work.

What You Bring

  • At least 3 years of experience focused on private equity fund formation

  • Exposure to fund operations and regulatory frameworks

  • Strong drafting skills and the ability to manage complex workstreams

  • Experience advising institutional clients on sponsor-side matters is key

Why This Role
The team is deeply entrenched in sponsor-side work across North America, Europe, and Asia, with significant deal volume and high-profile clients. Associates benefit from elite training, real client contact, and a clear path to advancement within a practice that consistently ranks at the top of its field.

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Salary : $260,000 - $365,000

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